Arlington, Minnesota facts for kids
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Arlington
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| Motto(s):
"A Beautiful City Growing In Unity"
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Location of Arlington
within Sibley County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Sibley |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor – Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.61 sq mi (4.17 km2) |
| • Land | 1.61 sq mi (4.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,247 |
| • Density | 1,396.52/sq mi (539.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55307
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-02152 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393985 |
| Website | www.arlingtonmn.com |
Arlington is a city located in Sibley County, Minnesota, in the United States. It is a friendly community with a motto of "A Beautiful City Growing In Unity." According to the 2020 census, about 2,247 people live there.
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History of Arlington
The area where Arlington now stands was first planned out in 1856. The name "Arlington" was officially chosen on May 11, 1858. This was the very same day that Minnesota became a state!
In the 1860s and 1870s, many German families came to Arlington. They came to homestead, which means they settled on and farmed land given by the government. Because of this, many people in Arlington today have German family backgrounds. Arlington officially became a city in 1948.
Geography and Location
Arlington covers an area of about 1.61 square miles (4.17 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population Over Time
The population of Arlington has grown steadily over the years. Here's how it has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 417 | — | |
| 1900 | 712 | 70.7% | |
| 1910 | 733 | 2.9% | |
| 1920 | 776 | 5.9% | |
| 1930 | 915 | 17.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,122 | 22.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,313 | 17.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,601 | 21.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,823 | 13.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,779 | −2.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,886 | 6.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,048 | 8.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,233 | 9.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,247 | 0.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Education in Arlington
Arlington is part of the Sibley East Public Schools district. Students in the area attend Sibley East High School.
There is also a private school called St. Paul's Lutheran School. It teaches students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. This school is part of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
Transportation
Getting around Arlington is made easier by several transportation options:
- Minnesota State Highway 5 is a main road that goes through the community.
- TrailBlazer Transit provides bus services for Arlington and the nearby areas.
- The Union Pacific railroad also serves Arlington. This railway was once part of the Minneapolis & St. Louis and later the Chicago & North Western lines.
Notable People from Arlington
Some famous people have connections to Arlington:
- John McGovern – He was a football player who was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1966.
- August B. Mueller – He was a farmer and also served as a state legislator in Minnesota.
- Anne Panning – She helps lead the Brockport Writers Forum, a group for writers.
- Thomas O. Streissguth – He served as a justice on the Minnesota Supreme Court.
See also
In Spanish: Arlington (Minnesota) para niños
