Murphy, Idaho
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Murphy is a town located in Owyhee County, Idaho. The town has an approximate population of 50. Murphy is the county seat of Owyhee CountyGR6. Murphy is one of the smallest county seats in the United States.
Murphy formed around a railhead of the Boise, Nampa and Owyhee Railroad built in 1899. The town succeeded Silver City as county seat in 1934. The railroad operated until 1947.
The town is named after Cornelius "Con" Murphy, a Boise, Nampa and Owyhee Railroad crew boss. Murphy is located 25 miles south of Nampa.
