1940

The United States Army bought approximately 40,000 acres of land from farmers and started Camp Butner.
During World War II, Camp Butner was a training camp for thousands of soldiers being prepared for combat.  There was also a POW camp for German and Italian prisoners.  The POW camp was located on the site that houses the Federal Prison today.

1947

After World War II, the state of North Carolina bought the Camp for $1,500,00.00 and the Army hospital and furnishings for the sum of one dollar ($1.00) and opened John Umstead State Hospital.

1948

The community was officially named Butner.
Residents moved to the "Old Colony" from Caswell Center, Kinston, North Carolina.
The Colony was part of the State Hospital located on 9th and 10th Streets.  Residents were housed in two-story barracks once occupied by the Army.

1957

On December 26, 1957, 323 residents and fewer than 60 staff members occupied the present campus which was initially named "The Butner Training School".
There were 12 buildings designed to serve 57 Piedmont and Western Counties.
On April 10, 1958, the school had the "formal opening and dedication" in the school auditorium.  The late Governor Luther Hodges made the presentation address.  Dr. Roy J. Blackley was the Acting Director.

1958

 The Butner Training School name was changed to Murdoch School.  Four additional buildings were constructed.  Dr. James F. Elliott was appointed Director of Murdoch School.

1960

Acquired three full-time physicians.  Two buildings were constructed.

1961

The Children's Psychiatric Unit (now Psychology Services) was constructed.

1964

Murdoch School becomes Murdoch Center.

1967

The Administration Annex and Medical Clinic buildings were constructed.

1971

Camp Murdoch was opened on a 30 acre site on Lake Butner.

1972

Organizational structure at Murdoch Center changed to a divisional system with eight divisions created from the previous Cottage Life Department.

1973

ICF/MR comes to Murdoch. (Alpine, Ridgeway, Summerset and Edgewood Cottages certified)

1977

Deerfield Cottage is ICF/MR certified.
Murdoch Center Program Library 1st Edition published.

1978

J. Michael Hennike appointed Director of Murdoch Center.

1979

Camp Murdoch was renamed Camp Eason.

1984

Newport Cottage renovated and became ICF/MR certified.  Royall Cottage dedicated and is ICF/MR certified.

1985

Arbor Cottage renovated and is ICF/MR certified.

1986

Briarwood Cottage renovated and is ICF/MR certified.

1987

Murdoch Center Program Library 2nd Edition published.

1988

Beacon Cottage renovated and is ICF/MR certified.

1989

Woodside Cottage renovated and is ICF/MR certified.

1991

Pineview Cottage renovated and is ICF/MR certified.  Infirmary is ICF/MR certified.

1992

Parkview Cottage renovated and is ICF/MR certified.

1994

Murdoch Center achieved full ICF/MR certification.

1995

Bart program opened.

1996

Deerfield Cottage closed.  TechWork Program opened.

1997

Murdoch Center Program Library 3rd Edition published.  Tadpole Lending Library moved to Murdoch Center.

1998

Elliott Lodge at Camp Eason constructed.

1999

Tadpole became Generations-Tadpole.

2000

SNAP (Support Needs Assessment Profile) published.
PATH (Partners in Autism Treatment and Habilitation) Program opened.

2001

PATH Group Home opened.
Summerset Cottage renovated into apartment style living.

2005

Dr. Aleck Myers appointed Director of Murdoch Center.
STARS program began.

2007

Administration Building renamed J. Michael Hennike Building.
Murdoch Center renamed Murdoch Developmental Center.

2008

Boiler Room constructed.
Wright PATH Home opened.

2009

Maintenance area renamed W. E. Beal, Jr. Maintenance Complex
BART Program ICF/MR certified.