Zumbrota, Minnesota

Zumbrota
City
Zumbrota Covered Bridge
Motto(s):  "Bridging the Past and the Future"
Location of Zumbrota, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°17′34″N92°40′18″W / 44.29278°N 92.67167°W / 44.29278; -92.67167
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Goodhue
Area [1]
• Total	2.83 sq mi (7.33 km2)
• Land	2.82 sq mi (7.31 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation [2]	991 ft (302 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	3,726
• Density	1,319.87/sq mi (509.69/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code	55992
Area code	507
FIPS code	27-72328
GNIS ID	0654511 [2]
Website	ci.zumbrota.mn.us

Zumbrota is a city in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States, along the North Fork of the Zumbro River. The population was 3,252 at the 2010 census. ^[3] It promotes itself as "the only Zumbrota in the world."

History

Zumbrota was claimed as a town in 1856 by Joseph Bailey and D.B. Goddard. The name Zumbrota appears to have resulted from a corruption of the French name for the local Zumbro River, Rivière des Embarras (Obstruction River), coupled with the Dakota toŋ (village). ^{[4] [5]}

Zumbrota is home to the Zumbrota Covered Bridge, the last functioning covered bridge in the state of Minnesota. It was originally installed in 1869, one year before the arrival of railroads to the area. ^{[6] [7]} The bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. ^[8]

The Zumbrota Public Library was the first tax-supported library in Minnesota. ^[9]

The city of Zumbrota celebrated its sesquicentennial in 2006.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 2.68 square miles (6.94 km²), of which 2.67 square miles (6.92 km²) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km²) is water. ^[10]

U.S. Route 52 and Minnesota State Highways 58 and 60 are the three main highways in the city.

Climate

Climate data for Zumbrota, Minnesota, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1895–present
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °F (°C)	58 (14)	63 (17)	82 (28)	92 (33)	106 (41)	103 (39)	109 (43)	105 (41)	102 (39)	92 (33)	78 (26)	66 (19)	109 (43)
Mean maximum °F (°C)	41.3 (5.2)	46.2 (7.9)	64.0 (17.8)	78.6 (25.9)	87.0 (30.6)	90.8 (32.7)	91.2 (32.9)	89.4 (31.9)	86.5 (30.3)	80.4 (26.9)	62.9 (17.2)	46.8 (8.2)	93.4 (34.1)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)	22.7 (−5.2)	27.3 (−2.6)	40.4 (4.7)	55.3 (12.9)	67.2 (19.6)	77.3 (25.2)	81.0 (27.2)	78.6 (25.9)	71.9 (22.2)	58.7 (14.8)	41.9 (5.5)	28.3 (−2.1)	54.2 (12.3)
Daily mean °F (°C)	13.4 (−10.3)	17.3 (−8.2)	30.5 (−0.8)	44.4 (6.9)	56.4 (13.6)	66.8 (19.3)	70.5 (21.4)	68.0 (20.0)	60.4 (15.8)	47.4 (8.6)	32.7 (0.4)	20.0 (−6.7)	44.0 (6.7)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)	4.1 (−15.5)	7.3 (−13.7)	20.6 (−6.3)	33.5 (0.8)	45.5 (7.5)	56.3 (13.5)	60.1 (15.6)	57.5 (14.2)	48.8 (9.3)	36.0 (2.2)	23.5 (−4.7)	11.7 (−11.3)	33.7 (1.0)
Mean minimum °F (°C)	−19.8 (−28.8)	−13.9 (−25.5)	−3.7 (−19.8)	18.7 (−7.4)	30.6 (−0.8)	41.4 (5.2)	48.3 (9.1)	46.2 (7.9)	32.8 (0.4)	21.1 (−6.1)	7.3 (−13.7)	−11.6 (−24.2)	−22.1 (−30.1)
Record low °F (°C)	−45 (−43)	−41 (−41)	−36 (−38)	−1 (−18)	19 (−7)	22 (−6)	37 (3)	32 (0)	18 (−8)	3 (−16)	−20 (−29)	−40 (−40)	−45 (−43)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	0.99 (25)	1.03 (26)	1.85 (47)	3.34 (85)	4.19 (106)	5.33 (135)	4.12 (105)	4.89 (124)	3.92 (100)	2.56 (65)	1.77 (45)	1.20 (30)	35.19 (893)
Average snowfall inches (cm)	10.5 (27)	9.5 (24)	6.2 (16)	3.3 (8.4)	0.5 (1.3)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.6 (1.5)	3.0 (7.6)	9.9 (25)	43.5 (110.8)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)	6.3	5.4	7.2	9.9	11.4	11.0	8.9	8.7	8.4	8.8	6.2	6.4	98.6
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)	5.3	4.3	2.8	1.3	0.1	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.5	1.9	4.5	20.7
Source 1: NOAA [11]
Source 2: National Weather Service [12]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	797		—
1890	867		8.8%
1900	1,119		29.1%
1910	1,138		1.7%
1920	1,265		11.2%
1930	1,350		6.7%
1940	1,386		2.7%
1950	1,686		21.6%
1960	1,830		8.5%
1970	1,929		5.4%
1980	2,129		10.4%
1990	2,312		8.6%
2000	2,789		20.6%
2010	3,252		16.6%
2020	3,726		14.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010

As of the 2010 Census, there were 3,252 people, 1,349 households, and 882 families living in the city. The population density was 1,218.0 inhabitants per square mile (470.3/km²). There were 1,437 housing units at an average density of 538.2 per square mile (207.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.8% White, 0.7% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population. ^[13]

There were 1,349 households, of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.6% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 38.2 years. 26.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 16% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

2000

At the 2000 Census, there were 2,789 people, 1,141 households, and 741 families living in the city. The population density was 1,412.6 inhabitants per square mile (545.4/km²). There were 1,191 housing units at an average density of 603.2 per square mile (232.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.38% White, 0.82% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.18% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.47% of the population.

There were 1,141 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,678, and the median income for a family was $53,750. Males had a median income of $34,821 versus $25,647 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,786. About 6.6% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 13.1% of those age 65 or over.

Religion

First Congregational, listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Christ Lutheran Church is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) in Zumbrota. United Redeemer Lutheran Church and Land's Lutheran Church are member churches of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) in Zumbrota. ^{[14] [15]}

St. Paul's Catholic Church ^[16] and First Congregational United Church of Christ, a member of the United Church of Christ (UCC), are also in Zumbrota. ^[17]

Education

Crossings at Carnegie, a performance space and art gallery in a 1907 library building

Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School was established when the Zumbrota Public Schools and the Mazeppa Public Schools merged in 1987. ^[18] The primary, middle, and high schools are all in Zumbrota while the elementary school is in Mazeppa. ^[19]

Christ Lutheran School is a Christian elementary school (Pre-K-8) of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) in Zumbrota.

Parks and recreation

The bike trail in Zumbrota

Zumbrota's Covered Bridge Park features ball parks, bike trails, a swimming pool, a large kids play structure, camping, and the only authentic covered bridge in Minnesota. It also has a frisbee golf course, a skate park, and an ice rink during the winter.

Festivals

The Covered Bridge festival is an annual community wide festival held on the third weekend in June. It includes a grand parade, a fireworks festival, 5K/10K fun run and half marathon, and many more activities. ^[20]

Notable people

• Charles Clarence Beck, chief artist of the DC Comics book superhero Captain Marvel
• Paul Casey "Gus" Bradley, football coach for the NFL
• Kenneth O. Chilstrom, United States Air Force officer
• William Bruce Dickey, businessman and Minnesota state legislator
• Oliver J. Lee, businessman, educator, and Minnesota state legislator
• Genevieve Stearns, nutrition researcher

References

1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Zumbrota, Minnesota
3. "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau . Retrieved April 27, 2011.^{[ dead link ]}
4. Upham, Warren (2001). Minnesota Place Names, A Geographical Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition. Saint Paul, Minnesota: Minnesota Historical Society. ISBN   0-87351-396-7.
5. "Where Did Minnesota Towns Get Names? Most Colorful in U.S." The Winona Republican-Herald. July 12, 1949. p. 15. Retrieved January 24, 2015– via Newspapers.com.
6. "History of Zumbrota" . Retrieved January 27, 2017.
7. WPA Guide to Minnesota. Saint Paul, Minnesota: Minnesota Historical Society. 1985 [1938]. p. 371. ISBN   0873517121.
8. "Zumbrota Minnesota". City of Zumbrota. Retrieved May 31, 2012.
9. "Library History - Zumbrota Public Library". www.zumbrota.info. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
10. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
11. "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Zumbrota, MN". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
12. "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Minneapolis". National Weather Service. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
13. "2010 Demographic Profile Data". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved August 22, 2017.
14. "United Redeemer Lutheran Church in Zumbrota, Mn". United Redeemer Lutheran Church. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
15. "Lands Lutheran Church". www.landslutheran.org. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
16. "Church of St. Paul – Church of St. Michael". Church of St. Paul – Church of St. Michael. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
17. "ucc-zumbrota-mn". ucc-zumbrota-mn. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
18. "Mazeppa Public School". Mazeppa Area Historical Society. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
19. "Zumbrota-Mazeppa Public Schools". zmschools.us. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
20. "Annual Covered Bridge Music & Arts Festival" . Retrieved February 3, 2017.

Further reading

Thompson, Robert R.; Conway Marvin; Jeff Solberg (2003). Zumbrota Minnesota: Bridging Past and Future: 1856-2006. G. Bradley Publishing, Inc. ISBN   0-943963-98-2.

External links

• City website
• News Record - Zumbrota Newspaper
• Historic State Theatre
• Zumbrota Area Historical Society