Crosby, Minnesota facts for kids
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Crosby
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Founded by George H. Crosby
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Location of Crosby
within Crow Wing County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Crow Wing |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.73 sq mi (9.66 km2) |
| • Land | 2.96 sq mi (7.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,230 ft (370 m) |
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| • Total | 2,360 |
| • Density | 798.65/sq mi (308.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56441
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-13924 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393679 |
| Website | www.crosbymn.govoffice3.com |
Crosby is a city in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States. It's located in the central part of Minnesota. In 2020, about 2,360 people lived there. Crosby is next to its "twin city" of Ironton. Both cities are in the Cuyuna iron range, an area known for mining.
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History of Crosby
Crosby was first built because of mining. It was named after George H. Crosby, a businessman involved in the mining industry.
Milford Mine Disaster
Crosby was the site of Minnesota's worst mining accident. On February 5, 1924, miners were digging a new tunnel. They dug too close to a nearby lake called Foley Lake. Water rushed into the mine, and 41 miners sadly lost their lives.
First Communist Mayor
In 1932, something unusual happened in Crosby's local elections. Karl Emil Nygard was elected as the president of Crosby's Village Council. This made Crosby the first city in the United States to have a mayor who was a member of the Communist Party.
Project Manhigh and Space Exploration
In August 1957, a 35-year-old Air Force major named David G. Simons made history in Crosby. He climbed almost 102,000 feet (about 31,000 meters) above the Earth. This was part of a project called Project Manhigh. His flight started from Crosby's deep Portsmouth Mine Pit Lake. This important project helped the United States take its first steps toward exploring space. Major Simons returned to Crosby in 2007 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his amazing flight.
Geography of Crosby
Crosby is in the eastern part of Crow Wing County. It's located where two main roads, Minnesota Highways 6 and 210, meet. The city of Ironton is right next to Crosby on the west side. To the east, along Highway 210, is the town of Deerwood.
Serpent Lake is located southeast of Crosby. The Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area, a popular spot for outdoor activities, is to the northwest. The famous Mississippi River flows about four miles north of the city.
The United States Census Bureau says that Crosby covers an area of about 3.73 square miles (9.66 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.96 square miles (7.65 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.77 square miles (2.01 square kilometers), is water.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 3,500 | — | |
| 1930 | 3,451 | −1.4% | |
| 1940 | 2,954 | −14.4% | |
| 1950 | 2,777 | −6.0% | |
| 1960 | 2,629 | −5.3% | |
| 1970 | 2,241 | −14.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,218 | −1.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,073 | −6.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,299 | 10.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,386 | 3.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,360 | −1.1% | |
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Crosby in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 2,386 people living in Crosby. These people lived in 1,065 households. The city had about 777 people per square mile (300 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Crosby were White (96.3%). There were also small percentages of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 1.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Crosby was 43.2 years. About 23.3% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 24.2% were 65 years old or older.
Famous People from Crosby
Many interesting people have connections to Crosby:
- Nick Anderson – A baseball pitcher who played for the Atlanta Braves.
- Anthony "The Bullet" Bonsante – A professional boxer.
- Robert A. Good – A well-known physician.
- Leon S. Kennedy – An actor.
- Rick Nolan – A politician.
- Karl Emil Nygard – The first Communist mayor in the United States.
- Thomas W. Simons Jr. – A U.S. Ambassador to Poland and Pakistan.
- Howard E. Smith – A businessman and Minnesota state legislator.
Images for kids
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The Cuyuna Range Museum, located in Crosby.
See also
In Spanish: Crosby (Minnesota) para niños
