Rosemount in Dakota County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
First Rosemount Businesses 1855
Photographed By Deni Berigan-Pirro
1. First Rosemount Businesses 1855 Marker
Settler Mary Morrison’s home was built here on a stagecoach line one day’s journey from St. Paul. She rented rooms to travelers and named her business the Prairie House. Another hotel and store, the Rosemount House, opened in 1859. Today’s downtown formed one mile east, after 1864 when the railroad was built. The Prairie House was torn down in 1995.
Erected 2008 by City of Rosemount.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 44° 44.36′ N, 93° 8.143′ W. Marker is in Rosemount, Minnesota, in Dakota County. Marker is at the intersection of Chili Avenue and 145th Street West, on the right when traveling north on Chili Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rosemount MN 55068, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 1914 Eagan Old Town Hall (approx. 5.7 miles away); B-52 Crash Site (approx. 7 miles away); A Bridge to the Past (approx. 8.2 miles away); Dakota Life (approx. 8.4 miles away); Minnesota River Valley (approx. 8.4 miles away); Oak Grove Mission
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Photographed By Deni Berigan-Pirro
2. First Rosemount Businesses 1855 Marker
Photographed By Deni Berigan-Pirro
3. First Rosemount Businesses 1855 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2022, by Deni Berigan-Pirro of Rosemount, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 23, 2022, by Deni Berigan-Pirro of Rosemount, Minnesota. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
