Murray General Merchandise Store

The Murray General Merchandise Store, also known as Murray Hall, is a historic site in Little Sioux, Iowa, built in 1877 by Michael Murray, a Scottish immigrant. This unique two-story, false-front commercial building served as a general store until 1916 and later housed local fraternal organizations. It is one of the few remaining frame commercial buildings from the early frontier era in Iowa, showcasing Italianate architectural features. After being preserved by the Harrison County Historic Preservation Commission in the 1990s, it now functions as a community social hall and briefly served as city hall in 1996. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998, making it a significant landmark for both tourists and researchers interested in Iowa's history.