Murray - Lindsay Mansion

Exploring Oklahomam History
Murray-Lindsay Mansion
Built 1879/81

The first home in Erin Springs was built in 1871 by Frank Murray, an Irish immigrant from Londonderry. Murray eventually became a large land owner and rancher. He had 20,000 acres of land and 26,000 head of cattle. In 1879-1880 Murray began construction of a large stone house which is still standing and preserved by the Oklahoma Historical Society

Location

Lindsay, Ok: Junction of Hy 19/76 go south to Erin Springs watch of signs turn to the right follow the street around pass the Cemetery for .5 miles house is on the west side of stree.
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34.81174, -97.6072

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Murray-Lindsay Mansion

Funds for the restoration of this porperty were provided in part by the Diamond Jubilee Commission of Oklahoma. 1982

Murray-Lindsay Mansion

National Register of Historic Places:

Erin Springs Mansion ** (added 1970 - Building - #70000534)
Also known as The Frank Murray House in Erin Springs
S of Washita River, Erin Springs

Historic Significance: Person
Historic Person: Murray,Frank Significant Year: 1880
Area of Significance: Social History
Period of Significance: 1875-1899
Owner: Local Gov't
Historic Function: Domestic
Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling
Current Function: Domestic
Current Sub-function: Single Dwelling

Murray-Lindsay Mansion

Links:

http://www.rootsweb.com/~okgarvin/erinspringstown.html

http://www.planetware.com/lindsay/murray-lindsay-mansion-us-ok-121.htm