Fur traders started to settle in the Morris area in the late 18th century because of its strategic location along the Red River.

[4] The first ring dike was built to protect the town from the 1966 Red River Flood, by the Canadian Army Engineers, the Mennonite Disaster Service and local volunteers.

Repeated flooding in the past has left the valley floor covered in rich river silt.

Currently, businesses and manufacturers in Morris produce and supply a variety of goods to both national and international markets.

The town of Morris holds a variety of annual events, which brings many visitors to the community each year.

One of the largest dairy shows in the province, light and heavy horse shows, school work and home-craft competitions, commercial and craft displays, Loule's famous petting zoo, midway rides, free family entertainment, indoor cabaret Friday and Saturday evening featuring top country bands, community church service and the kids' pedal tractorpull on Sunday.

Morris is also served by PTH 23, running east and west, providing access to much of southern Manitoba.

[8] The Southern Manitoba Railway which ran west from Morris for 80 miles was torn up in 2008, due to non-use.