Built in 1874, as place of business and residence of L.G. Murphy & Co., a dominant factor in area in 1870's, and headquarters of the Murphy faction during Lincoln County War. Firm failed, and store became county gov't and judicial center for 33 years.

Marker is on U.S. 380 at milepost 97.5, on the right when traveling east.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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