Caledonia, Minnesota facts for kids
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Caledonia
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| Motto(s):
"Wild Turkey Capital of Minnesota" and "The Heart of Quilt Country"
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Houston |
| Founded | 1854 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.82 sq mi (7.32 km2) |
| • Land | 2.82 sq mi (7.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,847 |
| • Density | 1,008.14/sq mi (389.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55921
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-09226 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393493 |
Caledonia is a city in Minnesota, United States. It is the main city, or county seat, of Houston County. Caledonia is also part of the larger La Crosse, Wisconsin area. In 2020, about 2,847 people lived there.
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History of Caledonia
Caledonia was first planned out in 1854 and 1855. The city got its name from its founder, Colonel Samuel McPhail. He chose "Caledonia" because it was an old Roman word for Scotland. A post office has been open in Caledonia since 1855. The city officially became a town in 1870 and then again in 1889.
Geography and Location
Caledonia covers about 2.84 square miles (7.32 square kilometers) of land. It is located about 17 miles southwest of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Two important roads, Minnesota Highway 44 and Minnesota Highway 76, pass through the community.
People Living in Caledonia
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 470 | — | |
| 1880 | 894 | 90.2% | |
| 1890 | 927 | 3.7% | |
| 1900 | 1,175 | 26.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,372 | 16.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,570 | 14.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,554 | −1.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,985 | 27.7% | |
| 1950 | 2,243 | 13.0% | |
| 1960 | 2,563 | 14.3% | |
| 1970 | 2,619 | 2.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,691 | 2.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,846 | 5.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,965 | 4.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,868 | −3.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,847 | −0.7% | |
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2020 Census Information
In 2020, the population of Caledonia was 2,847 people. The city had about 1,008 people per square mile. Most residents, about 94.6%, were White. About 1.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
2010 Census Information
Back in 2010, there were 2,868 people living in Caledonia. There were 1,247 households, which are groups of people living together. About 27.4% of these households had children under 18. The average age of people in the city was 40.5 years old.
Schools in Caledonia
Caledonia is home to Caledonia High School. There are also two private schools: St. Mary's Catholic School, which teaches students from kindergarten to 8th grade, and St. John's Lutheran School, for Pre-K to 8th grade.
Famous People from Caledonia
Many notable people have connections to Caledonia, including:
- William F. Dunbar – He was the first State Auditor for Minnesota.
- Isaac Fruechte – A Wide Receiver who played for the Minnesota Vikings.
- Karl Klug – A Defensive End who played for the Tennessee Titans.
- Dave Kunst – He was the first person known to walk all the way around the Earth.
- George Harold Lommen – A lawyer and state legislator in Minnesota.
- Maurice J. McCauley – A representative in the Minnesota state government.
- Ken Nelson – A member of the Country Music Hall of Fame.
- Samuel A. Rask – A businessman and state senator in Minnesota.
See also
In Spanish: Caledonia (Minnesota) para niños
