Cologne, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cologne
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| Motto(s):
"A Great Place To Live, Work, And Play!"
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Location of the city of Cologne
within Carver County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Carver |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.91 sq mi (4.95 km2) |
| • Land | 1.79 sq mi (4.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,047 |
| • Density | 1,144.85/sq mi (441.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55322
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| Area code(s) | 952 |
| FIPS code | 27-12664 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393601 |
| Website | www.ci.cologne.mn.us |
Cologne (pronounced kə-LOHN) is a city in Carver County, Minnesota, in the United States. It's a smaller city, with a population of 2,047 people recorded in the 2020 census. This was an increase from 1,519 people in the 2010 census. Cologne is located about 30 miles away from the larger city of Minneapolis.
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About Cologne's Location
Cologne covers a total area of about 1.87 square miles (4.84 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.75 square miles (4.53 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.12 square miles (0.31 square kilometers), is water.
Getting Around Cologne
Main Roads and Highways
Two important roads run through Cologne. These are U.S. Highway 212 and Minnesota State Highway 284. These highways help people travel to and from the city. A former railroad line, once part of the Milwaukee Road, also serves Cologne.
Cologne's History
How Cologne Started
The city of Cologne was first planned out in 1880. It officially became a city in 1881. The community was named after the city of Cologne, Germany.
Cologne on Film
In 1939, a short film called Cologne: From the Diary of Ray and Esther was made about the town. This film showed what life was like in the German-American community before the United States joined World War II. It's a special film because it was added to the National Film Registry in 2001. Only a few amateur films have ever been included on this important list.
City Leaders
In March 2015, Jesse Dickson was hired as the city administrator for Cologne. Later, in November 2016, Matt Lein was elected as the Mayor of Cologne.
Cologne's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Cologne has changed a lot over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 60 | — | |
| 1890 | 193 | 221.7% | |
| 1900 | 238 | 23.3% | |
| 1910 | 390 | 63.9% | |
| 1920 | 383 | −1.8% | |
| 1930 | 355 | −7.3% | |
| 1940 | 427 | 20.3% | |
| 1950 | 462 | 8.2% | |
| 1960 | 454 | −1.7% | |
| 1970 | 518 | 14.1% | |
| 1980 | 545 | 5.2% | |
| 1990 | 563 | 3.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,012 | 79.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,519 | 50.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,047 | 34.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, the city had 1,519 residents. The average age of people in Cologne was 32 years old. About 32% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Fun Things to See and Do
Historic Buildings
Cologne has several buildings that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical sites.
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Paul Mohrbacher House (1880), home of the city's founder
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Philip Guettler House (1902)
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John Knotz House (1905)
Parks and Recreation Areas
Cologne has six different parks where people can play and relax:
- Marion Field
- Meadow Park
- VFW Park
- Lions Park
- Fritz Field
- Village Park
Fritz Field is a special park because it's the home field for the Cologne Hollanders. This is an amateur townball team that plays in the Minnesota Amateur Baseball Association.
Images for kids
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Louis Hall and Fire Station with Water Tower in background
See also
In Spanish: Cologne (Minnesota) para niños
