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Historic district guide

Explore Murphysburg

Find a house, meet the people behind it, or take the district with you on a self-guided walk.

O. S. Picher House at 210 South Sergeant Avenue

Start here

How would you like to explore?

Begin with a name or address from anywhere, or take Murphysburg with you as you walk the district.

Browse from anywhere

Follow the stories at your own pace.

Start with a building, a person, or a place and follow the connections across Murphysburg history.

  1. Historic HomesHouse histories, owners, builders, and architectural details.
  2. People DirectoryMeet the families, civic leaders, builders, and neighbors behind the district.
  3. Places DirectoryBrowse homes, churches, landmarks, maps, galleries, and preservation notes.

Explore in person

Let the neighborhood be your guide.

Plan a self-guided walk, read the public markers, or turn the district into a clue-driven adventure.

  1. Walking TourUse the district as a walkable classroom on a self-guided visit.
  2. Historic MarkersFind the public markers that interpret Murphysburg from the sidewalk.
  3. Treasure HuntFollow GPS clues and discover real neighborhood places one stop at a time.
Map of the Murphysburg National Register Historic District boundaries and contributing properties
The red line marks the historic district boundary; green identifies contributing resources. Open the full-size map

District map

Get your bearings before you go.

Murphysburg is a living neighborhood as well as a historic district. Use the map to understand its boundaries, then explore from public streets and sidewalks.

  • Walk with carePlease respect private property and enjoy historic homes from public routes.
  • Follow your curiosityWhen a building catches your eye, open the Homes or Places directory to learn more.
Plan a Walking Tour View Historic Markers