Coon Rapids History - The Dunn House
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Rapids Historical Marker Project
History of the Dunn House
Red River Oxcart Trail travel history
John Dunn Farm land usage
Evolution of Rapids transportation infrastructure
Areas of Interest (3)
- The evolution of hospitality: How the Dunn House transitioned from an oxcart trail stopover to the foundation of modern Rapids commerce.
- Mapping lost history: The Rapids Historical Commission's effort to preserve sites overshadowed by modern development.
- Tracing the Red River Oxcart Trail: Identifying the forgotten infrastructure that connected early Minnesota territory.
People (1)
John DunnFarmer/LandownerOwned the land where the Dunn House was situated.
Owned the land where the Dunn House was situated.
Places Mentioned
Southeast corner of Rapids and Egret boulevardsRed River Valley, North DakotaMinnesota territorySt. Paul, MinnesotaJohn Dunn Farm siteWoodrest areaNorthern States Power Dam Area (Rapids Dam)
Events & Meetings (1)
- Late 1890s: Original halfway house burned down and was rebuilt