Morris Manitoba – What do you know about Morris, Manitoba

Name: __________________________

1. What year was the Town of Morris established?
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2. What major river runs along Morris?
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3. How many people live in Morris (approximately)?
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4. What annual event is Morris best known for hosting?
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5. Name one local landmark or historic site in Morris:
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6. What local community group is considered the “Hub of the Red River Valley”?
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7. Which highway runs directly through Morris?
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8. Name one popular local business that was on main street that:
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9. What sport is Morris especially known for?
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10. What was the original name of Morris?
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11. The settlement and the river were later renamed in honour of this man, who served as Manitoba's first Chief Justice of the Court of Queen's Bench and subsequently as the province's second Lieutenant-Governor?
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12. What was the award winning newspaper based in Morris called?
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13. Where is the Morris Bell Tower Located?
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14. How many murals does Morris , Manitoba have?
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15. What’s something Morris is famous for that most people don’t know?
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ANSWER KEY IS BELOW

Answer Key – Morris, Manitoba Trivia

1. 1877

2. Red River

3. Approximately 1,650

4. Manitoba Stampede & Exhibition

5. Multiplex / Stampede grounds / landmarks

6. Morris & District Chamber of Commerce

7. Highway 75

8. Wilson Grill

9. CURLING

10. Scratching River

11. Honourable Alexander Morris

12. Scratching River Post

13. Morris Museum 

14. 4

15. Known for being the Stampede capital of Manitoba and "Dike Capital of Manitoba"