Johnson and Vroom, along with several other entrepreneurs, acquired the land that would surround the rail station that was planned here.

Shortly thereafter, Morrison suffered severe financial losses and he was unable to participate, yet his name remained.

The Morris and Rich Toy Factory of Sterling, IL moved to Morrison in 1928, locating in part of the Illinois Refrigerator Company building.

The fire destroyed over 4,000 refrigerators and $35,000 worth of toys, including five or more carloads, which were on the nearby railroad tracks.

In 1954, ICA was sold to American Air Filter Company, Inc. at Louisville, Kentucky, which had consolidated with Herman Nelson Corporation of Moline, Illinois.

General Electric started its Morrison plant in 1949, as a branch of the Schenectady, New York department.

Early production included relays, switchettes, and sump pump switches, followed by cold and heat controls.

In 1965, a branch plant was established at Bridgeport, CT; the department's headquarters remained at Morrison.

The Morrison Community Hospital offers physician coverage, ambulance service, patient transfer helipad, and a skilled care unit.

Three fully licensed long-term care units are also available, offering physical therapy and activity programs.

Morrison has numerous churches representing many denominations and the town's strong Dutch heritage.

The community is home to the Morrison Institute of Technology, which offers a two-year curriculum in engineering and drafting.

Other nearby institutions of higher learning include Ashford University and Clinton Community College (Iowa) in Clinton, Iowa; Augustana College (Illinois), St. Ambrose University, and Western Illinois University-Quad Cities all located in the Quad Cities.

Christ Lutheran School serves students of various religious backgrounds from Whiteside County and is located in neighboring Sterling.

As part of the largest network of Protestant schools in the US, CLS provides an education for students from age 3 through 8th grade that is focused on all of the core academic subjects while remaining true to the Bible.

The Big Rivers is a historically successful smaller-school football conference, having produced several state championships.