Fulda, Minnesota

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Fulda, Minnesota
Fulda MN Water Tower.jpg
The water tower in Fulda
Murray County Minnesota Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Fulda Highlighted.svg
Location in Murray County and the state of Minnesota
Coordinates: 43°52′12″N95°36′0″W / 43.87000°N 95.60000°W / 43.87000; -95.60000
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Murray
Founded1879
Government
  TypeMayor Council
  MayorJohn Maertens
Area
[1]
  Total1.09 sq mi (2.82 km2)
  Land1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2)
  Water0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2)  7.21%
Elevation
1,532 ft (464 m)
Population
 (2020) [2]
  Total1,371
  Density1,354.74/sq mi (523.17/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56131
Area code 507
FIPS code 27-22958 [3]
GNIS feature ID0643984 [4]
Website fuldamn.com

Fulda is a city in Murray County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,371 at the 2020 census, [2] up from 1,318 in 2010. [5]

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History

Fulda's Milwaukee Road depot, built c. 1901 Fulda Depot.jpg
Fulda's Milwaukee Road depot, built c. 1901

The city of Fulda was founded in 1881 along the Milwaukee Road primarily by German settlers, though also by Scandinavians and Irish. It was named for Fulda in Hessen, Germany. [6] Fulda is still predominantly an agricultural community.

Although the rail line was discontinued in 1980, the two-story train depot, along with a section of track, has been preserved and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The lower level of the depot is currently used as an antiques museum and store. The other building in the city on the National Register is the former Citizens State Bank.

Fulda has a Civil War cannon in its city park. It is a three-inch (76 mm) rifled gun and was purchased for $155 on June 25, 1892, by the Zach Taylor Post No. 42 of the Grand Army of the Republic.

Geography

Fulda is in southeastern Murray County, surrounded by Bondin Township. U.S. Highway 59 runs along the eastern border of the city, leading northwest 13 miles (21 km) to Slayton, the Murray county seat, and south 17 miles (27 km) to Worthington. Minnesota State Highway 62 has its western terminus at US 59 in Fulda and leads east 25 miles (40 km) to Windom.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Fulda has an area of 1.09 square miles (2.82 km2), of which 1.01 square miles (2.62 km2) are land and 0.08 square miles (0.21 km2), or 6.99%, are water. [1] The city is on the north end of Fulda Lake and is in the watershed of the Des Moines River.

Neighboring communities

  • Lime Creek, 2 miles (3.2 km) northeast
  • Wirock, 5 miles (8.0 km) west
  • Avoca, 6 miles (9.7 km) northwest
  • Dundee, 6 miles (9.7 km) east
  • Kinbrae, 6 miles (9.7 km) southeast
  • Iona, 9 miles (14 km) northwest
  • Slayton, 11 miles (18 km) northwest
  • Dovray, 13 miles (21 km) north
  • Reading, 13 miles (21 km) southwest
  • Brewster, 13 miles (21 km) southeast

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1880 150
1890 348132.0%
1900 886154.6%
1910 743−16.1%
1920 89320.2%
1930 818−8.4%
1940 98420.3%
1950 1,14916.8%
1960 1,2024.6%
1970 1,2262.0%
1980 1,3086.7%
1990 1,212−7.3%
2000 1,2835.9%
2010 1,3182.7%
2020 1,3714.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census [7] of 2010, there were 1,318 people, 566 households, and 324 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,279.6 inhabitants per square mile (494.1/km2). There were 615 housing units at an average density of 597.1 per square mile (230.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.7% White, 0.8% African American, 0.2% Native American, 4.2% Asian, 1.5% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.

There were 566 households, of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.8% were non-families. 38.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 46.8 years. 21.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.9% were from 45 to 64; and 26.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.1% male and 53.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census [3] of 2000, there were 1,283 people, 528 households, and 328 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,328.3 inhabitants per square mile (512.9/km2). There were 568 housing units at an average density of 588.1 per square mile (227.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.10% White, 0.08% African American, 0.55% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 2.18% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.27% of the population.

There were 528 households, out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.7% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 29.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,000, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $26,469 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,184. About 4.1% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

Community and culture

Local churches include First Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), Saint Gabriel's Catholic Church, Solid Rock Assembly, and Saint Paul's (LCMS) and Immanuel American (ELCA) Lutheran churches.

Local organizations include American Legion post 318, Boy Scout troop 123, Fish and Game Club, Jaycees, VFW post 9017.

Education

Fulda High School
Fulda raider marching band 2006 woodduck days.jpg
The FHS Marching Band (2006)
Location
Fulda, Minnesota
Fulda
,
USA
Information
Type Public
Established1900
PrincipalMichael Pagel
Enrollment124
Color(s)grey and Black
Team nameCoyotes
Rival Murray County Central High School
Affiliations Minnesota State High School League
Website www.fps.mntm.org

There are two schools in Fulda, Fulda Elementary and Fulda Secondary (also known as Fulda High School). Formerly operating in Fulda were St. Gabriel's Catholic School and Fulda Lutheran School.

Fulda Public Schools

Fulda Public Schools consists of Fulda Elementary School and Fulda Secondary School (or Fulda High School). It co-operates many sports with neighboring districts. These include football, girls' basketball, baseball, softball, track and field, and golf with Heron Lake-Okabena, known as the Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda Coyotes, and wrestling with Murray County Central, known as the Fulda/MCC Warriors. In addition to the youth in Fulda, the school district has students from neighboring communities, including Avoca, Iona, Dundee, Kinbrae, Wilmont, and Reading.

Accomplishments

  • 2006 Class A Girls Basketball Champions
  • 2007 Class A Girls Basketball Champions

St. Paul's Lutheran School

Fulda's Lutheran school closed in 2018 and had been in existence since 1893. [8]

St. Gabriel's Catholic School

Library

Fulda Memorial Library is a member of the Plum Creek Library System. It was expanded in 2002.

The Library was founded in 1918 when it started to receive funding from the city, and was located in different businesses. On April 14, 1970, the library building was officially opened across from City Hall. In 1975 the library officially became a member of the Plum Creek Library System. In 1977 the Friends of the Library group was formed to raise funds for the library.

Politics

Fulda is in Minnesota's 7th congressional district, represented by Michelle Fischbach. At the state level, Fulda is in Senate District 21 and in House District 21A, represented by Joe Schomacker.

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