Murr 56504

Murr, MN 56504
Geography
County: Lac Qui Parle
Coordinates: 44°56'18"N 96°20'36"W
Area: 2.6 square miles (6.7 square kilometers)
Population (2020): 182
Demography
Race:
White: 94.5%
Amerindian: 1.6%
Other: 3.9%
Median age: 42.8 years
Median household income: $49,063
Economy
Main industry: Agriculture
Main employers:
Murr Manufacturing
West Central Turkeys
Glacial Ridge Health System
Education
Primary and secondary school: Independent Public School Murr
High School: Lac Qui Parle Valley High School
Facilities
The town hall and the library
Veterans Memorial Park
Grocery store
Gas station
Restaurant
History
Murr was founded in 1902 and named after WH Murr, an executive of the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad.
The city prospered due to agriculture and production.
Murr Manufacturing, a metal products manufacturing company, was founded in Murr in 1954 and is still a major employer.
Attractions
Shetek Lake: A 3,000-acre lake, popular for fishing, boating and recreation.
Lac Qui Parle State Park: A 600-acre park with a beach, hiking trails, and camping areas.
Lac Qui Parle County Museum: A museum that presents the history and culture of the county.