Information on Murphy, Cherokee County
The Town of Murphy is located in the state of North Carolina, in Cherokee County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Murphy Town HALL, Cherokee County
| Murphy Town Hall's address | Murphy Murphy Municipal Building 5 Wofford St, PO Box 130 Murphy, NC 28906-0130 United States | |
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| Phone number of Murphy Town Hall | +1 828-837-2510 | |
| Murphy, NC email | Not available | |
| Murphy official website | townofmurphync.com | |
| Mayor of Murphy | William N Hughes | |
| Cherokee County, North Carolina: Vital Records | Murphy vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your North Carolina birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Murphy
What county is Murphy NC in?Murphy, NC is located in Cherokee County |
Where is Murphy, North Carolina ?Murphy lies in Cherokee County, situated in the southwestern corner of North Carolina, near the borders with Tennessee and Georgia. It is located within the Appalachian Mountains region. Murphy is approximately 110 miles southwest of Asheville, and around 90 miles east of Chattanooga, Tennessee. |
Murphy administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cherokee - other counties in North Carolina |
Demography of Murphy
| Name of Murphy inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 1 568 inhabitants | 246 / 6 857 | ||
| Population density in Murphy | 587,7 pop/sq mi (226,9 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Murphy, NC
Where to apply for a passport in Murphy, NC? There are 1 passport offices in Murphy, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| MURPHY POST OFFICE | 388 VALLEY RIVER AVE | 8288376214 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Murphy
There are 4 bank branches in Murphy.
PNC Bank, National Association is the most popular bank in Murphy with 1 branch offices, followed by Branch Banking and Trust Company with 1 branch offices and then Entegra Bank with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Murphy:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| PNC Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Branch Banking and Trust Company | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Entegra Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| United Community Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Murphy administrative numbers
| Murphy Town code | 3745660 |
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| Murphy Town postcode | 28906 |
Transportation modes in Murphy
| Airport | McMinn County Airport 36.8 miles 46.3 miles McGhee Tyson Airport 49.8 miles |
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Murphy territory
| Murphy area | 2,67 sq mi (6,91 km²) |
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| Murphy altitude | 1 532 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 35.093 Longitude: -84.028 Latitude: 35° 5' 35'' North Longitude: 84° 1' 41'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Murphy | Currently, the town Murphy isn’t twinned |
| Namesake of Murphy |
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| Natural parks | Murphy isn't part of a natural park |
What is Murphy close to?
| Nearby cities include: Hayesville, Andrews, Young Harris and Blairsville | ||
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| Tellico Plains | Andrews | Andrews |
| Morganton |  | Hayesville |
| Morganton | Hayesville | Hayesville |
| Hayesville 12.3 miles | Andrews 13.6 miles | Young Harris 14.9 miles |
| Blairsville 15.5 miles | Hiawassee 18.9 miles | Morganton 19.1 miles |
| Robbinsville 20.2 miles | Ducktown 20.8 miles | Lake Santeetlah 20.9 miles |
| McCaysville 20.9 miles | Copperhill 21.4 miles | Blue Ridge 23 miles |
| Tellico Plains 24.4 miles | Fairview 25.9 miles | |
Distance between Murphy and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1951 miles | Houston : 758 miles | Philadelphia : 594 miles |
| Phoenix : 1601 miles | San Antonio : 932 miles | San Diego : 1898 miles |
| Dallas : 748 miles | San Jose : 2102 miles | Jacksonville : 357 miles |
| Indianapolis : 344 miles | San Francisco : 2164 miles | Austin : 864 miles |
| Columbus : 343 miles | Fort Worth : 780 miles | Charlotte : 181 miles closest |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Murphy, NC
Elementary schools in Murphy
Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle
District of Cherokee County SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 172
Martins Creek Elementary/Mid
District of Cherokee County SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 223
Murphy Elementary
District of Cherokee County SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 469
Peachtree Elementary
District of Cherokee County SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 165
Ranger Elementary/Middle
District of Cherokee County SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 289
The Learning Center
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8Students : 202
Middle schools in Murphy
Murphy Middle
District of Cherokee County SchoolsLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 310
High schools in Murphy
Hiwassee Dam High
District of Cherokee County SchoolsLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 188
Murphy High
District of Cherokee County SchoolsLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 503
Tri-County Early College High
District of Cherokee County SchoolsLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 13
Students : 152
Private schools in Murphy
Murphy Adventist Christian School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 11Students : 16
Leisure and activities in Murphy surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Cherokee Hills Golf & Country Club | Old Union Golf Course to Blairsville 10.7 miles |
| Chatuge Shores Golf Course to Hayesville 13.8 miles | Brasstown Valley Resort to Young Harris 14.1 miles |
| The Ridges Country Club to Hayesville 16.6 miles | |