MURPHY, Idaho — More than 35 historic wagons, buggies, and stagecoaches that spent decades on a Jordan Valley ranch will soon have a new home at the Owyhee County Museum in Murphy.

For the past 70 years, Jordan Valley rancher Mike Hanley has collected the historic vehicles, many of which once traveled along the Skinner Toll Road carrying pioneers to Silver City, Dewey, and DeLamar.

"This was the mode of transportation over 150 years ago — this is what brought everybody out west," said Eric Garsvo, museum director.

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In a heartwarming gesture, Hanley is donating the entire collection to the Owyhee County Museum. However, the gift comes with a challenge — creating enough space to preserve the historic vehicles.

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