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Our Genealogy Helper

Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Murphy (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Murphy. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the southwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the south contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Murphy is located in Barbour County.

To see how the shape of West Virginia's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Barbour County: Harrison, Preston, Randolph, Taylor, Tucker & Upshur.

Below are the counties that are near Murphy. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Murphy:

  • Barbour County     (The home county of Murphy)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Murphy, with the one closest to Murphy listed first.
    • Audra
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Audra
      • Audra is located in Barbour County
    • Tygart Junction
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tygart Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tygart Junction
      • Tygart Junction is located in Barbour County
    • Elk City
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elk City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elk City
      • Elk City is located in Barbour County
    • Union
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union
      • Union is located in Barbour County
    • Wellington Heights
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wellington Heights
      • Wellington Heights is located in Barbour County
    • Calhoun
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Calhoun have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calhoun
      • Calhoun is located in Barbour County
    • Philippi
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
    • Valley Bend
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Pepper
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pepper have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pepper
      • Pepper is located in Barbour County
    • Berryburg
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berryburg
      • Berryburg is located in Barbour County
    • Vannoys Mill
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vannoys Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vannoys Mill
      • Vannoys Mill is located in Barbour County
    • Belington
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
    • Adaland
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adaland
      • Adaland is located in Barbour County
  • Braxton County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Murphy, with the one closest to Murphy listed first.
    • Orlando
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orlando
      • Orlando is located in Braxton County
    • Falls Mill
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falls Mill
      • Falls Mill is located in Braxton County
    • Burnsville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Napier
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Napier
      • Napier is located in Braxton County
  • Doddridge County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Murphy, with the one closest to Murphy listed first.
    • Avon
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Avon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avon
      • Avon is located in Doddridge County
    • Saint Clara
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Clara have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Clara
      • Saint Clara is located in Doddridge County
  • Harrison County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Murphy, with the one closest to Murphy listed first.
    • Craigmoor
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Craigmoor
      • Craigmoor is located in Harrison County
    • Lost Creek
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lost Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lost Creek
      • Lost Creek is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 462 people
    • Quiet Dell
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quiet Dell
      • Quiet Dell is located in Harrison County
    • McWhorter
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McWhorter
      • McWhorter is located in Harrison County
    • Anmoore
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Anmoore have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anmoore
      • Anmoore is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 732 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Anmoore <2>
    • Stonewood
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonewood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonewood
      • Stonewood is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,702 people
    • Bridgeport
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bridgeport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bridgeport
      • Bridgeport is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,782 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bridgeport <2>
    • Nutter Fort
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nutter Fort have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nutter Fort
      • Nutter Fort is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,501 people
    • West Milford
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Milford
      • West Milford is located in Harrison County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 609 people
    • Clarksburg
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
    • Despard
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Despard have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Despard
      • Despard is located in Harrison County
    • Adamston
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adamston
      • Adamston is located in Harrison County
    • Tichenal
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tichenal
      • Tichenal is located in Harrison County
  • Lewis County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Murphy, with the one closest to Murphy listed first.
    • Garton Village
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garton Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garton Village
      • Garton Village is located in Lewis County
    • Jane Lew
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
    • Smith Village
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smith Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smith Village
      • Smith Village is located in Lewis County
    • Westfield
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westfield
      • Westfield is located in Lewis County
    • Weston
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Weston have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weston
      • Weston is located in Lewis County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,797 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Weston <2>
    • Cox Town
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cox Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cox Town
      • Cox Town is located in Lewis County
    • Valley Chapel
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
    • Crawford
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crawford
      • Crawford is located in Lewis County
    • Camden
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camden
      • Camden is located in Lewis County
    • Alum Bridge
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alum Bridge
      • Alum Bridge is located in Lewis County
    • Hurst
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hurst have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hurst
      • Hurst is located in Lewis County
  • Marion County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Murphy, with the one closest to Murphy listed first.
    • Hebron
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hebron
      • Hebron is located in Marion County
    • Whitehall
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whitehall have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitehall
      • Whitehall is located in Marion County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 666 people
    • Colfax
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colfax
      • Colfax is located in Marion County
    • Pleasant Valley
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Valley
      • Pleasant Valley is located in Marion County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,141 people
    • Samaria
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Samaria
      • Samaria is located in Marion County
    • Helens Run
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Helens Run
      • Helens Run is located in Marion County
    • Monongah
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monongah have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monongah
      • Monongah is located in Marion County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,160 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Monongah <2>
    • Worthington
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Worthington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Worthington
      • Worthington is located in Marion County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 148 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Worthington <2>
    • Canton
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Canton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canton
      • Canton is located in Marion County
    • Fairmont
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
    • Garden Village
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden Village
      • Garden Village is located in Marion County
    • Barrackville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barrackville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barrackville
      • Barrackville is located in Marion County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,270 people
  • Pocahontas County
    • Wildell
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildell
      • Wildell is located in Pocahontas County
  • Preston County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Murphy, with the one closest to Murphy listed first.
    • Newburg
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Macomber
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Macomber have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Macomber
      • Macomber is located in Preston County
    • Threefork Bridge
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Threefork Bridge
      • Threefork Bridge is located in Preston County
  • Randolph County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Murphy, with the one closest to Murphy listed first.
    • Tigheville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tigheville
      • Tigheville is located in Randolph County
    • Weaver
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weaver
      • Weaver is located in Randolph County
    • Womelsdorf
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Womelsdorf have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Womelsdorf
      • Womelsdorf is located in Randolph County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 235 people
    • Cassity
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cassity have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cassity
      • Cassity is located in Randolph County
    • Gilman
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilman
      • Gilman is located in Randolph County
    • Montrose
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montrose have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montrose
      • Montrose is located in Randolph County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 151 people
    • Whyte
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whyte have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whyte
      • Whyte is located in Randolph County
    • Leadsville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leadsville
      • Leadsville is located in Randolph County
    • Elkins
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
    • Beverly
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Canfield
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canfield
      • Canfield is located in Randolph County
    • Helvetia
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
    • Mill Creek
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mill Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mill Creek
      • Mill Creek is located in Randolph County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 681 people
  • Taylor County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Murphy, with the one closest to Murphy listed first.
    • Astor
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Astor have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Astor
      • Astor is located in Taylor County
    • Flemington
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flemington
      • Flemington is located in Taylor County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 306 people
    • Stone House ‑ Historic
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stone House have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stone House
      • Stone House is located in Taylor County
    • Webster
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Webster
      • Webster is located in Taylor County
    • Yates ‑ Historic
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yates have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yates
      • Yates is located in Taylor County
    • Sandy ‑ Historic
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy
      • Sandy is located in Taylor County
    • Pruntytown
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pruntytown
      • Pruntytown is located in Taylor County
    • Knottsville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knottsville
      • Knottsville is located in Taylor County
    • Fetterman
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fetterman
      • Fetterman is located in Taylor County
    • Grafton
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
    • West Grafton
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Grafton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Grafton
      • West Grafton is located in Taylor County
    • Oreide
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oreide have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oreide
      • Oreide is located in Taylor County
    • Thornton
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thornton
      • Thornton is located in Taylor County
  • Tucker County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Murphy, with the one closest to Murphy listed first.
    • Pleasant Run
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Run
      • Pleasant Run is located in Tucker County
    • Parsons
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
    • Hambleton
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hambleton
      • Hambleton is located in Tucker County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 212 people
    • Hendricks
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hendricks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hendricks
      • Hendricks is located in Tucker County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 254 people
  • Upshur County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Murphy, with the one closest to Murphy listed first.
    • Swamp Run
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swamp Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swamp Run
      • Swamp Run is located in Upshur County
    • Reger
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reger have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reger
      • Reger is located in Upshur County
    • Overhill
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Overhill
      • Overhill is located in Upshur County
    • Gormley
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gormley
      • Gormley is located in Upshur County
    • Buckhannon
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Excelsior
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Excelsior
      • Excelsior is located in Upshur County
    • Sand Run
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sand Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sand Run
      • Sand Run is located in Upshur County
    • Sago
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sago
      • Sago is located in Upshur County
    • Tenmile
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tenmile have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tenmile
      • Tenmile is located in Upshur County
    • Adrian
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adrian
      • Adrian is located in Upshur County
    • Queens
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Queens
      • Queens is located in Upshur County
    • Abbott
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abbott
      • Abbott is located in Upshur County
    • Beans Mill
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beans Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beans Mill
      • Beans Mill is located in Upshur County
  • Webster County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Murphy, with the one closest to Murphy listed first.
    • Cleveland
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Hacker Valley
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Replete
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Replete have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Replete
      • Replete is located in Webster County

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Murphy, see our County-by-County Page for Murphy.

Newspapers Published in Murphy ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 32 newspapers that have been published in the area around Murphy.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Murphy, there are papers which were published within 11 miles [17.7 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Murphy.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Murphy:

Cemeteries Near Murphy ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Murphy.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Murphy covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Murphy, with the one closest to Murphy listed first.

  • Bethany Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bethany Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bethany Cemetery
  • Pleasant Grove Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pleasant Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pleasant Grove Cemetery
  • McDermott Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McDermott Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McDermott Cemetery
  • Redabaugh Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Redabaugh Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Redabaugh Cemetery
  • Audra Bethel Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Audra Bethel Cemetery is located less than 2 miles<3> to the south of Audra.
    • The Audra Bethel Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Bethel Cemetery
    • Bethel UMC Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Audra Bethel Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #2338500 <4>
  • Rohrbough Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Rohrbough Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Rohrbough Cemetery
  • Oldaker Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oldaker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oldaker Cemetery
  • Buckhannon Memorial Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Buckhannon Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Buckhannon Memorial Cemetery
  • Heavner Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Mt. Nebo Methodist Church Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
  • Pitman Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pitman Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pitman Cemetery
  • Oakington Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oakington Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oakington Cemetery
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    • Mt. Zion Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Zion Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Zion Cemetery
    • Lovett Chapel Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Bean Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bean Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bean Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<5>

While we didn't find Murphy in the Atlas, the following 1895 communities would have been found near the current location of Murphy.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Murphy, with the one closest to Murphy listed first.

  • Pecks Run
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pecks Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pecks Run
    • Pecks Run is located in Upshur County
  • Swamp Run
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swamp Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swamp Run
    • Swamp Run is located in Upshur County
  • Ruraldale
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ruraldale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ruraldale
    • Ruraldale is located in Upshur County
  • Buckhannon
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Overhill
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Overhill
    • Overhill is located in Upshur County
  • Elk City
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elk City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elk City
    • Elk City is located in Barbour County
  • Ivy
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ivy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ivy
    • Ivy is located in Upshur County
  • Talbott
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Talbott have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Talbott
    • Talbott is located in Barbour County
  • Overfield
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Overfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Overfield
    • Overfield is located in Barbour County
  • Wilmoth ‑ Historic
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wilmoth have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilmoth
    • Wilmoth is located in Barbour County
  • Calhoun
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Calhoun have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Calhoun
    • Calhoun is located in Barbour County
  • Philippi
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
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    • Johnstown
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Johnstown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johnstown
      • Johnstown is located in Harrison County
    • Lorentz
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lorentz have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lorentz
      • Lorentz is located in Upshur County
    • Hampton
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hampton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hampton
      • Hampton is located in Upshur County

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Murphy. See our List of 1890's Communities around Murphy.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Murphy. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of West Virginia: https://www.wv.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Murphy) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Murphy. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.0576, Longitude: -80.1412       In this case, the coordinates for Murphy have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<5>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Murphy, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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