Crow Wing State Park in Crow Wing County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Morrisons
Photographed by McGhiever, June 28, 2025
1. The Morrisons Marker
The Morrison family made significant contributions to Crow Wing, and to Minnesota history. Brothers William and Allen Morrison were born in Canada and both became well-known Minnesota fur traders. Allen established one of the earliest trading posts in Crow Wing, and became one of the young town's most prominent citizens. In addition to his career as a Crow Wing fur trader, he was at various times, postmaster, hotel keeper, stage coach agent and ferry operator. He also served as a representative in the 1849 Minnesota Territorial Legislature. Allen lived at Crow Wing with his wife Charlotte until her death in 1872. Allen moved to White Earth in 1875, and died there in 1877, at the age of 56. Nearby Morrison County carries the family name, as commemoration of their many contributions to our area's heritage.
Erected by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 46° 16.353′ N, 94° 20.198′ W. Marker is in Crow Wing, Minnesota, in Crow Wing County. It is in Crow Wing State Park. It can be reached from State Park Road (County Road 27). The marker is
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Regionally, this marker is in Minnesota’s Northland. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, 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 Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Morrison Residence (here, next to this marker); William W. Warren (within shouting distance of this marker); The Red River Routes (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Woods Trail (about 500 feet away); The Red River Trade (about 500 feet away); Old Crow Wing (about 500 feet away); Welcome to Main Street, Crow Wing (about 800 feet away); Where Two Rivers Meet (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crow Wing.
Photographed by McGhiever, June 28, 2025
2. The Morrisons marker (left) and house site in Crow Wing State Park
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2026, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 15, 2026, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
