Murphy's Inn

Murphy's Inn. The Landing: Minnesota River Heritage Park. , Murphy's Inn , The foundation before you is all that remains of the stone house and inn built by Richard G. Murphy around 1858. At that time, this property was situated at the crossroads of major river and stagecoach transportation routes. In its heyday, Murphy's Inn was likely a welcome site [sic] to weary travelers journeying up the Minnesota River Valley. A large main hall on the first floor provided guests with food and drink, while rooms on the second floor could be rented for overnight lodging., Who was Richard Murphy? , Richard Murphy first arrived at Fort Snelling in 1848 as President James K. Polk's appointed Indian Agent to the Dakota Nation. He was heavily involved in politics throughout his life, having served for 12 years in the Illinois legislature before moving to Minnesota. In 1857, Murphy was elected to the Minnesota territorial legislature as senator from Shakopee. He was president of the senate in 1858 when Murphy voted for statehood. Richard Murphy died in 1875., Above: Murphy's Inn, c. 1935 , Courtesy, Scott County Historical Society, Left: Richard G. Murphy, c. 1858 , Courtesy, Minnesota Historical Society