Murphy, Virginia

Murphy is an unincorporated community in Buchanan County, Virginia, in the United States.[1]

History

A post office called Murphy was established in 1901, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1963.[2] Robert Murphy served as postmaster.[3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Murphy, Virginia
  2. "Buchanan County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 September 2014.
  3. Tennis, Joe (2004). Southwest Virginia Crossroads: An Almanac of Place Names and Places to See. The Overmountain Press. p. 4. ISBN 978-1-57072-256-1.



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