Murphey the Jeweler opens at Ferguson and Broadway
Archibald Michael Murphey opened his jewelry business at Ferguson and Broadway in Tyler in January 1868.
The family-run Murphey the Jeweler is described on its marker as one of the oldest retail establishments in East Texas.
Sources
- Texas Historical Commission marker: Murphey the Jeweler (Atlas 5423007743)atlas.thc.texas.gov
Murphey opened his jewelry business on Ferguson and Broadway in January of that year.
As one of the oldest retail establishments in East Texas, Murphey the Jeweler has played an important role in Tyler's commercial history.
Checked October 15, 2026. How the cards are filed