During the time period of 1845-1860, Irish Travellers began to disperse to different countries besides Ireland due to the Great Famine. They separated between Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Even though most of them still live in Ireland, the most famous Irish Travellers are the ones who live Murphy Village, a small community outside of North Augusta, South Carolina. Expect, many disagree with this theory. Some people believe Irish Travellers did not leave Ireland due to the loss of their land during the Great Famine. Furthermore, Irish Travellers did travel from Ireland to the United States by "coffin" ships and established communities in South Carolina, Georgia, and Texas, still being able to maintain their lifestyle, culture, and traditions to the present day. They are also referred to as "gypsys" because people often mistook them as Egyptians.