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Murray County, MN
County in Southern MNThough Native Americans had been here for centuries, the first european visitors to this region began in 1831. Pilander Prescott, a trader stopping at Bear Lake, was the first visitor to write about what he considered the most splendid resource on his prairie travels.
In 1833, the American Fur Company established a trading post on the east edge of Bear Lake. One of the best known traders during the post’s regime was Joseph Laframboise. Painter George Catlin was a guest of Laframboise, staying with the trader as he traveled to visit the Pipestone Quarries. Catlin is commonly noted as the first white visitor to this national monument.
In 1838, Nicollet and Lt. John Fremont came west with a government expedition. These men were on an expedition to explore the Minnesota River and Missouri River. Their party spent three days with LaFramboise. In his writings, Nicollet mentions an area called “Lost Timber,” which is a hidden wooded area near Chandler. The Sioux had named this area, “Tchan-na tambe,” which can be translated to “hidden woods.”
The first settler to the Leeds area was Hans Simonson, who arrived in June 1872. He was followed by Christian Christiansen, Gilber Johnson, and Theodore Knutson. Soon after, the villages began to form: Avoca, Iona, Currie, Fulda, Hadley, Lake Wilson, and Chandler, to name a few.
- County: Murray County, MN
- Region: Southern MN
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Towns of Murray County, MN
The small towns of the Midwest are rich in history and a great way of life! Below you can visit and learn about the small towns we call home! Towns that have their name highlighted have become FEATURED TOWNS. Businesses/organizations from these towns have stepped forward as SPONSORS enabling us to include (or will include as acquired) stories and website links to ALL their community organizations (chambers, groups and departments, etc.), stories and website links to ALL their points of interest, annual festivals/events and stories done about their citizens, veterans and faith community. To learn how to become a featured town CLICK HERE!
Businesses of Murray County, MN
The businesses of our towns are truly the lifeblood of each community, click on any businesses below to learn about them, to learn how to add your business to your town and county page CLICK HERE!
Community Organizations of Murray County, MN
Small towns and rural communities throughout the Midwest are looking for ways to strengthen their economies, provide better quality of life, and build on local assets. Here you will find the organizations that stabilize, preserve, and revitalize the small towns and rural areas alike. To submit your organization to be included on your town and county page CLICK HERE!
Events of Murray County, MN
The small towns of the Midwest have long shared pride in their communities through festivals and events! Citizens from each community, working together, continue to offer entertainment options that not only appeal to their citizens, but visitors to their community! Below you will find festivals and events you are sure to want to attend! If you would like to have (DST) include an annual festival or event on your town and county page CLICK HERE!
Faith Organizations of Murray County, MN
Throughout the years faith organizations have not only been an essential part of a town's religious life, but its community life. Below you will find stories about these organizations, If you would like to induct a faith organization to be added to your town and county page CLICK HERE!
Points of Interest of Murray County, MN
The communities of the Midwest have a lifestyle unique to their region — rich in history and points of interest like no other! Below you will find points of interest you are sure to want to visit! To nominate a landmark, historic location, museum, etc. as a point of interest on your county and region page CLICK HERE!
Veterans of Murray County, MN
Veterans come from many walks of life and whether a veteran has severed two decades ago or two days ago, they have made our freedoms possible. Below you will find stories about many who have served. If you would like to nominate a veteran to be included on your town and county page CLICK HERE!
