Chanhassen in Carver County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Welcome 2 Paisley Park

Photographed by Anthony Young, December 29, 2023

1. Welcome 2 Paisley Park Marker

Inscription.

"For love is the color
This place imparts
Admission is easy, just say you
Believe and come to this
Place in your heart
Paisley Park is in your heart"

Born in Minneapolis to humble beginnings, Prince Rogers Nelson embodied the journey from child prodigy to international superstar. Prince's musical prowess, iconic style, and zest for life secured this legacy as a cultural icon. With a career spanning over four decades, Prince's unparalleled talents, innovation, leadership, and defiance changed the business of entertainment in ways that will be observed for years to come. Paisley Park is more than a place—it's a love story that chronicles Prince's musical journey, his style evolution, diligence, free-spirited creativity, and culture, that now serves as the cornerstone of his legacy.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment.

Location. 44° 51.727′ N, 93° 33.642′ W. Marker is in Chanhassen, Minnesota, in Carver County. It is at the intersection of Audubon Road and Prince Rogers

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Nelson Memorial Highway (Minnesota Route 5), on the left when traveling south on Audubon Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7810 Audubon Rd, Chaska MN 55318, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Minnesota River Valley

and in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Soldiers Memorial (approx. 2.8 miles away); In Honor of All Who Served and Those Who Died (approx. 2.8 miles away); Geology of Lake Minnetonka (approx. 2.9 miles away); The History of Lake Minnetonka (approx. 2.9 miles away); Port of Excelsior (approx. 2.9 miles away); Your Are Here (approx. 2.9 miles away); The Minnehaha - Then & Now (approx. 2.9 miles away); A History of Excelsior (approx. 2.9 miles

Photographed by Nia Temidayo Young, December 29, 2023

2. Welcome 2 Paisley Park Marker

The sculpture is of a symbol that Prince created in 1992 that is now commonly referred to as The Love Symbol. Prior to this invention, he went mononymously as Prince; for several years after, he used the moniker The Artist Formerly Known as Prince or The Artist. After the year 2000, he reverted to his given first name.

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Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2024. This page has been viewed 236 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 5, 2024. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.