Motley Minnesota Centennial Marker - Motley MN - Signs of History on Waymarking.com

Motley MN 1887-1987

Motley began as a lumber and railroad town. Its location between two rivers ensured its future. Down these rivers, logs were floated to sawmills built by Morrison on the Crow Wing and Laurence on the Long Prairie. From there the rough-cut lumber was shipped by rail. As the white pine was logged out, clearings were cultivated. And the town became a farmers market-place. Opinions differ as to how the town got its name. Some holding that it was named after John Lothtrop Motley an American diplomat and historian. But the more popular version is that a Northern Pacific Railroad official looking at the rough-hewn frontiersmen gathered at the railhead exclaimed, "What a motley crew!" The word caught on and Motley had its name. In this Centennial year 1987 we celebrate Motley's heritage and salute its future. This future is entrusted to the school children who dedicate this memorial as a centennial gift to their town.

Group that erected the marker: Motley School Children Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: Highway 210 Motley, MN United States 56466 URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed

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