The 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
Marker can be reached from Shoreline Drive.
Courtesy hmdb.org
