Murvaul, TX
Music connected to Murvaul
About Murvaul
- • Blues musician, Buster Smith, was born in Murvaul, influencing Charlie Parker.
- • While not fully 'born' here, the rural Texas blues sound flourished in nearby communities.
- • The timber industry and agriculture initially spurred Murvaul's growth.
- • Legend says a stagecoach robbery once occurred near Murvaul's old general store.
- • The Great Depression significantly impacted Murvaul's economy, forcing many to leave.
- • Established around 1837, Murvaul is named for the nearby Murvaul Creek.
- • With under 100 people, its population is smaller than many high school graduating classes.
- • At 282 feet, it's slightly higher than nearby Lake Murvaul's surface.
- • Agriculture, particularly cattle ranching and hay production, remains a key industry.
- • A peaceful and nostalgic atmosphere permeates Murvaul, offering respite from city life.
- • The Dallas Cowboys, about 150 miles away, won Super Bowl XXX in 1996.
- • Shelbyville and Joaquin high schools, neighboring towns, have a fierce local sports rivalry.
- • Murvaul Creek flows near the town, eventually draining into the Sabine River.
- • The area is part of the Piney Woods region of East Texas.
Artists From Murvaul
Songs About Murvaul
Blood On the Saddle
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I’m Wastin’ My Tears On You
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Rye Whiskey
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There’s a New Moon Over My Shoulder
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You Two‑Timed Me One Time Too Often
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