Murphys Estates, Census-designated place in Edgefield County, South Carolina.
Murphys Estates is a residential community in Edgefield County, South Carolina, located along the southern border of the county. The settlement spans a modest area and is intersected by the U.S. Route 25.
The community developed as a residential area and grew gradually over the course of several decades. Its expansion happened at a steady pace as new residents continued to settle in the area.
The community is home to the largest concentration of Irish Traveller Americans in the entire country. Residents have preserved their own traditions and ways of life that remain visible in how the community looks and functions today.
The U.S. Route 25 runs through the area and connects residents with the surrounding towns of North Augusta and Edgefield. The main road provides straightforward access to local destinations and neighboring communities.
St. Edward Catholic Church was founded in 1964 to serve the Irish Traveller community. The building stands as a gathering place tied to when the community first established itself in this location.
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