The Landing in Shakopee in Scott County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Workin' on the Railroad
Laborer's Home
Photographed by McGhiever, November 8, 2024
1. Workin' on the Railroad Marker
Railroad workers sweated away, swinging tools, replacing railroad ties and digging ditches. Though they didn't make much money, they played an important role in their communities. Their work connected the people and goods of distant towns, helping communities prosper.
A low-income family could afford to build a simple one-room house on the edge of town. This was a starter home that they hoped to expand or replace one day.
Built: ca. 1885
Original Location: Martinson Island, Prior Lake, MN
Building Name: Martinson House
Did You Know?
While it may appear small, a family of six lived in this simple house and had everything that a large family needed to survive.
Image: Courtesy of Minnesota Historical Society.
Erected by Three Rivers Park District.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars.
Location. 44° 48.189′ N, 93° 29.447′ W. Marker is in Shakopee, Minnesota, in Scott County. It is in The Landing. It can be reached from County Road 101. The marker is at The
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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 Ruperts Land, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Good for the Sole (a few steps from this marker); Loads of Work (a few steps from this marker); Bustles and Ruffles and Lace, Oh My! (within shouting distance of this marker); Rich Land Abounds! (within shouting distance of this marker); What's the Buzz? (within shouting distance of this marker); Carefully Crafted (within shouting distance of this marker); Murphy's Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); A Foundation for the Future (within shouting
Photographed by McGhiever, November 8, 2024
2. Workin' on the Railroad Marker and the Laborer's House at The Landing
Also see . . . Look Inside (QR code on marker). (Submitted on June 21, 2025, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2025, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2025, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
