Welcome to the Murphys Historic Hotel! In the very heart of Murphys is the picturesque old hotel now called the Murphys Historic Hotel. Centrally located in Calaveras County and California's historic Gold Rush country, Murphys Historic Hotel offers easy access to wineries, art galleries, natural wonders such as the Calaveras Big Trees, Yosemite National Park, Moaning and Mercer Caverns and activities including golf, skiing, caving, river rafting, cycling, antiquing, gold panning, fishing, hiking and more! The Murphys Historic Hotel remains the crown jewel of the Mother Lode anchoring the town of Murphys at the corner of Main Street and Algiers. One of a hundred Wells Fargo Bank stops with a long history of famous guests, this historic landmark is a favorite destination of local town folk and international guests alike.   Join the Murphys Historic Hotel mailing list Email: Have you stayed with us? Review Murphys Historic Hotel and Lodge Become a fan of the Murphys Historic Hotel on Facebook In Memoriam Former Murphys Historic Hotel owner David Gerber died at age 86 in January 2010.  Mr. Gerber was known both for his producing talents and for the winery named after his wife, Laraine Winery.  Tentative dates for services are set for February 2010. Donations may be made to the David and Laraine Gerber Endowment Fund at UOP, 3601 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95211; the USC Cardiac Electrophysiology Service, c/o Leslie A. Saxon, MD, 1510 San Pablo St., Suite 22, Los Angeles, CA 90033; House Ear Clinic, 2100 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA, 90057; or any animal rescue charity.