Morris, Minnesota
Morris is a city of 5,128 people in Stevens County, Minnesota, founded in 1871.
Why visit Morris
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 6 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Morris Theatre, Lewis H. Stanton House and Morris Carnegie Library.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 0°F, and about 45 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Morris
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Morris
Morris is a city and the county seat of Stevens County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 5,105 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Morris, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Morris Theatre
Cinema and theater · 0.4 mi
12 East 6th Street, Morris
"The hours vary from day to day and week to week. There is...
Museums and landmarks4
Lewis H. Stanton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in Morris, Minnesota, United States
Morris Carnegie Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic building in Morris, Minnesota, United States
Morris Industrial School for Indians
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Native American boarding school in Morris, Minnesota, United States
Stevens County Historical Society & Museum
Museum · 0.6 mi
116 West 6th Street, Morris
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Horticultural Gardens at West Central Research and Outreach Center
Park · 1.5 mi
46353 State Highway 329, Morris
Restaurants and cafes6
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History
Morris was platted in 1869 and named for Charles F. Morris, a railroad engineer. A post office has been in operation at Morris since 1871, when Morris township was organized. It was incorporated as a village in 1878 and as a city in 1902.
The federal government and state in the 19th century had programs to assimilate Native Americans to the majority culture. The Sisters of Mercy Roman Catholic order, led by Mary Joseph Lynch, established a boarding school for Indians in Morris, operating it from 1887 to 1896 under contract to the federal government. Initially, most students came from the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, which had many Catholic converts. The Morris Industrial School for Indians was to prepare students for jobs in the industrializing culture.
The federal government then appointed staff to manage the school into the early 20th century, before transferring it to the state. After the state took over the school in the early 20th century for general education, it taught agricultural topics. Agriculture has continued to be a major part of the economy. In 1909 the University of Minnesota established the West Central School of Agriculture (WCSA), and Morris closed.
From the History section of Morris, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries7
West Central Research and Outreach Center
School · 1.4 mi
46352 State Highway 329, Morris
Healthcare1
Map of Morris
34 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19°F | 0°F | 0.7 in | 9.1 in |
| Feb | 24°F | 4°F | 0.7 in | 9.0 in |
| Mar | 36°F | 18°F | 1.2 in | 6.9 in |
| Apr | 53°F | 32°F | 2.2 in | 4.5 in |
| May | 68°F | 45°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 56°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 60°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 57°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 48°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 56°F | 35°F | 2.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Nov | 39°F | 21°F | 1.0 in | 5.2 in |
| Dec | 25°F | 8°F | 0.8 in | 8.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Morris W Cntrl Rsch & Outreach Hcn (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Stevens County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2023-07-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2022-08-09: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2022-07-08: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-12: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Morris Municipal Airport (MOX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Benson 24 mi southeast, about 38 min by car
- Glenwood 26 mi east, about 41 min by car
- Appleton 27 mi south, about 44 min by car
- Elbow Lake 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
- Alexandria 32 mi northeast, about 52 min by car
- Madison 42 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Montevideo 45 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Dawson 46 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Fergus Falls 49 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Willmar 52 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Morris Carnegie Library (Stevens County Historical Society Museum), Gobonobo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Morris March for Science 2017 (53) (34211137385), Nic McPhee from Morris, Minnesota, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Morris Women's March (1) (32326040681), Nic McPhee from Morris, Minnesota, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Morris Women's March (2) (31603653334), Nic McPhee from Morris, Minnesota, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Morris Industrial School for Indians Dormitory historical marker, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Morris March for Science 2017 (73) (33400387693), Nic McPhee from Morris, Minnesota, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Public Library, Morris, Minnesota, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Post Office, Morris, Minnesota-02, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Post Office, Morris, Minnesota-01, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Atlantic Avenue at 5th Street, Morris, Minnesota, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Morris Women's March (78) (32295833352), Nic McPhee from Morris, Minnesota, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Golden Sheaf No. 133 Masonic Lodge, Morris, Minnesota, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Morris Women's March (72) (32295836662), Nic McPhee from Morris, Minnesota, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Morris Theater, Morris, Minnesota, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Morris March for Science 2017 (126) (34170296926), Nic McPhee from Morris, Minnesota, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Morris Women's March (32) (32407030986), Nic McPhee from Morris, Minnesota, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Morris Carnegie Library, Gobonobo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lewis H Stanton House (Morris, Minnesota), Gobonobo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dormitory at the Morris Industrial School for Indians, Gobonobo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West Central School of Agriculture and Experiment Station Historic District, Gobonobo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Attulus fasciger 81781045, pzmyers, CC BY 4.0
- Attulus fasciger 108852638, pzmyers, CC BY 4.0
- Sitticus fasciger (iN-58587539), P. Z. Myers ( pzmyers ), CC BY 4.0
- Trumpet afination, Nic McPhee from Morris, MN, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Copper bottom kettles (157232033), Nic McPhee from Morris, MN, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- UMM Multi-Ethnic Resource Center, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- UMM Camden Hall, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2011-04-16 UMM's annual Fashion Trashion IMG 3258, Nic McPhee, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2011-04-16 UMM's annual Fashion Trashion MG 6541, Nic McPhee, CC BY-SA 2.0
- A little history lesson (55175878604), Nic McPhee from Morris, MN, USA, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rural movement (55175795923), Nic McPhee from Morris, MN, USA, CC BY-SA 4.0
- No Kings rally group photo (55175623636), Nic McPhee from Morris, MN, USA, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Not exactly American Gothic (55175623711), Nic McPhee from Morris, MN, USA, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Committed crowd (55174734312), Nic McPhee from Morris, MN, USA, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Reflecting before the big event (55175795988), Nic McPhee from Morris, MN, USA, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Beads and bowls (42124329), Nic McPhee from Morris, MN, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Jungle quilt - needlework on display at Stevens County Museum, Unhindered by Talent, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hoop and quilt - needlework on display at Stevens County Museum, Unhindered by Talent, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Stars and crown - needlework on display at Stevens County Museum, Unhindered by Talent, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pineapples on antique radio - needlework on display at Stevens County Museum, Unhindered by Talent, CC BY-SA 2.0
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