Crow Wing State Park in Crow Wing County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Morrison Residence
Photographed by McGhiever, June 28, 2025
1. Morrison Residence Marker
On this site was the childhood home of John D. Morrison. John, who was the grandnephew of Crow Wing fur trader Allen Morrison, was born in a house that stood here. Before his death in 1964, park founders interviewed John. His memory of family history helped greatly in our understanding of the old town's layout and daily life.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1964.
Location. 46° 16.35′ 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 on a trail just south of the south picnic area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brainerd MN 56401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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: The Morrisons (here, next to this marker); William W. Warren (within shouting distance of this marker); The Red River Routes (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Woods Trail (about 600 feet away); The Red River Trade (about 600 feet away); Old Crow Wing (about 600 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.
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Photographed by McGhiever, June 28, 2025
2. Morrison Residence marker (right) and house site in Crow Wing State Park
Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 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.
