Asbury, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Asbury
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 Asbury
Location in Minnesota
Asbury
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Chippewa |
| Elevation | 1,047 ft (319 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 654576 |
Asbury is a small, unincorporated community located in Chippewa County, which is in the state of Minnesota, United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's usually managed as part of the larger county.
History of Asbury
The community of Asbury got its name from an important historical figure, Francis Asbury. He was a very influential religious leader.
Who Was Francis Asbury?
Francis Asbury (1745–1816) was one of the first two bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States. He traveled thousands of miles on horseback to spread his religious message. He helped the Methodist church grow a lot in early America.
The Second Great Awakening
Francis Asbury was a key figure during a time known as the Second Great Awakening. This was a big religious movement in the United States during the early 1800s. It encouraged many people to become more religious and also inspired them to work for social changes, like helping the poor or fighting for fairness. Many new churches and schools were started during this period.
