The Old Courthouse Museum in Lincoln, NM
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Another view of the Old Lincoln County Courthouse
A Historical Marker sign out front reads:
Murphy-Dolan Store
Built 1874, as place of business and residence of L.G. Murphy & Co., a dominant factor in area in 1870's, and headquarters of the Murphy faction during Lincoln County War. Firm failed, and store became county gov't and judicial center for 33 years.
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Map of "The Big Killing", July 19, 1878
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