Murtaugh, ID - Discover Heritage Hub

Settled: In 1869, after gold was discovered in the area
Origin of Name: Named after Mark Murtaugh, an irrigation official
Original Name: A community named Drytown was originally located there
Known for: Primarily a farming and agricultural area
Notable Features: Cemetery, convenience stores, public schools, LDS church; had a post office 1905-30
Location: 21.3 miles (26 minutes) west of Burley on Hwy 30 W; though the town is actually located in Twin Falls County, many residents that claim Murtaugh as home, live and work in western Cassia County
2010 Census: 115, down from 139 in 2000