In 1902, the Flannagans daughter, Mary, married Robert O. Murrell and the home later became the property of the Murrells. Bob, as he was better known, began working for the C & O in 1896 in Covington, Virginia, becoming a star baseball player for the C & O. Hinton needed his athletic ability and in 1897 he was transferred to Hinton, where he transformed the team into the most famous and successful team in the history of the city. They were even selected to play in an exhibition game against the Cincinnati Reds -- and won! The uniform that Robert wore in 1897 can be seen today in Hinton's Railroad Museum.

After Bob's death, Mary Murrell lived on in the home and was cared for until her death by her daughter, Mildred, who was a highly respected teacher in the Hinton community. Mildred was a brilliant person who had a great appreciation for history. It is with grateful appreciation that we credit her with helping compile the colorful history of the family. The home was occupied by Mildred until her death in 1986.

History

Campbell-Flannagan-Murrell House Museum aids and supports historic preservation and  the development of cultural and educational   programs for Hinton and Summers County,

West Virginia.

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Bob Murrell: second row, second from the right.