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Murphy Farm
Established 1869
Alexander Murphy 1840-1931
Mollie M. Murphy 1869-1945
Mary Murphy 1834-1908
William J. Murphy 1872-1931
Historical events on the Farm:
Battle of Harpers Ferry, September 13-15, 1862
General Philip Sheridan's Fortification, August 1864 to April 1865
Site of John Brown Fort, 1895-1910
Pilgrimage of the Colored Women's League of Washington, D.C., July 1896
The Second Niagara Movement John Brown Day Pilgrimage to John Brown's Fort, August 17, 1906
In memory of Alexander and Mary Murphy, who were instrumental in the preservation of John Brown's Fort, and to each generation of their descendents, who have recognized the importance of conserving Murphy Farm.
Successive generations of the Murphy family have welcomed citizens from across the nation to the farm to reflect upon the historical events that have figured so prominently in our nation's history |