Barrett, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Barrett
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Roosevelt Hall in Barrett
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| Motto(s):
"The Little Town With Big Dreams"
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Location of Barrett, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Grant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.11 sq mi (5.46 km2) |
| • Land | 2.09 sq mi (5.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 366 |
| • Density | 175.37/sq mi (67.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56311
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-03682 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394069 |
| Website | http://www.barrettmn.com/ |
Barrett is a small city located in Grant County, Minnesota, United States. It's known for its friendly community and its beautiful natural surroundings. In 2020, about 366 people lived here.
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History of Barrett
Barrett was first planned out in 1887. The town was named after a person called General Theodore H. Barrett. A post office started operating in Barrett in the same year. Just two years later, in 1889, Barrett officially became a city. This meant it could set up its own local government.
Geography and Nature
Barrett is a small city, covering about 2.11 square miles (5.46 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The city is located right next to Barrett Lake. This lake is fed by the Pomme de Terre River. The town wraps around the southwest side of the lake, making it a scenic place to live.
Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 237 | — | |
| 1910 | 278 | 17.3% | |
| 1920 | 358 | 28.8% | |
| 1930 | 368 | 2.8% | |
| 1940 | 384 | 4.3% | |
| 1950 | 402 | 4.7% | |
| 1960 | 345 | −14.2% | |
| 1970 | 342 | −0.9% | |
| 1980 | 388 | 13.5% | |
| 1990 | 350 | −9.8% | |
| 2000 | 355 | 1.4% | |
| 2010 | 415 | 16.9% | |
| 2020 | 366 | −11.8% | |
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In 2010, the city had 415 people living there. There were 161 households in total. The average household had about 2.32 people. About 24% of the people living in Barrett were under 18 years old. Also, about 29% were 65 years old or older.
Fun Things to Do
Yearly Events
Barrett hosts a special event every year called the "Annual Old Settlers Reunion." It usually happens around June 24th. This reunion is a big celebration for the community. It includes fun activities like dinners, dances, and parades. You can also see classic cars, watch ball games, and enjoy different contests. There's even a firefighters challenge!
Parks and Recreation
Barrett is home to the Lakeside Pavilion. This old building is one of the few lakeside pavilions left in Minnesota. The community has worked hard to fix it up. It's still a popular spot for dances and other community events. You can even rent it out from May to September.
If you love the outdoors, check out the Barrett Lake Resort and Campground. It has a sandy beach for swimming and is great for fishing. You can also rent cabins or set up a campsite. There's even a general store for anything you might need.
Education
Barrett is part of the West Central Area School District. This district also includes nearby towns like Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Kensington, and Wendell.
The main school for older students (grades 5-12) is located right in Barrett. Younger students go to elementary schools in Elbow Lake and Kensington. Barrett was chosen for the secondary school because it's in the middle of the school district. This school opened its doors in the fall of 1995.
Getting Around
Main Roads
Several important roads help people travel to and from Barrett:
U.S. Route 59
Minnesota State Highway 27 (about five miles south of the city)
Minnesota State Highway 55
The "Elbow Lake" Runestone Story
In 1949, a local newspaper shared an interesting story. Five years earlier, a farmer named Victor Setterlund found a heart-shaped stone near Barrett Lake. It weighed about 75 pounds and had strange symbols carved into it. These symbols are called runes.
When translated, the message on the stone said: "[Year ????]. Four maidens camped on this hill." Some experts thought the year might be 1362, like another famous stone found nearby. However, another expert, Johan Holvik, thought the year was 1776.
Later, the farmer, Victor Setterlund, admitted he had carved the stone himself. He used a list of runes from a textbook. He said he meant the date to be 1876. He also joked that it was easy to trick people who really wanted to believe the story!
See also
In Spanish: Barrett (Minnesota) para niños
