Dundee, Minnesota facts for kids
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Dundee
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Location of Dundee, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Nobles |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor - Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,447 ft (441 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 73 |
| • Density | 237.79/sq mi (91.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 27-17144 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394573 |
Dundee is a small city located in Nobles County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 73 people. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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Where is Dundee Located?
Dundee is in the very northeastern part of Nobles County. It shares its northern border with Murray County. To the east, it borders Jackson County.
The city covers a total area of about 0.31 square miles (0.79 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Main Roads in Dundee
If you visit Dundee, you'll find these main roads:
Minnesota State Highway 62 (west)
Nobles County Road 1
Dundee's History
Dundee was started in 1879. This happened when the St. Paul and Sioux City Railway Company built a new train line. The first train station outside of Heron Lake was planned for this area. It was first called Warren. This name honored Joseph Warren, a hero from the Battle of Bunker Hill.
How Dundee Got its Name
The town was officially mapped out in July 1879. A train depot began construction on August 13. Mr. G. Foils became the first stationmaster on September 1. He also became the postmaster when a post office opened on November 1, 1879. At this time, the town's name changed to Dundee. It was named after the city of Dundee, Scotland.
The exact reason for the name change isn't fully known. However, Mr. Foils made the change. A Scottish company, the Dundee Improvement Company, was building things in nearby Kinbrae. Perhaps Mr. Foils hoped to attract similar investments to Dundee.
Early Growth and Becoming a Village
The first business in Dundee opened in the spring of 1880. It was started by F. D. Lindquist and H. A. Scherlie. Several homes were also built that year. But Dundee didn't really grow much until the late 1890s. This was after the country recovered from some tough economic times.
By December 23, 1897, Dundee had 187 people. The citizens asked to become an official village. On January 4, 1898, the county agreed. A special election was held on February 15. The first Dundee council meeting happened on March 11, 1898. F. D. Lindquist was chosen as the first village president.
Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 217 | — | |
| 1910 | 175 | −19.4% | |
| 1920 | 215 | 22.9% | |
| 1930 | 192 | −10.7% | |
| 1940 | 222 | 15.6% | |
| 1950 | 179 | −19.4% | |
| 1960 | 148 | −17.3% | |
| 1970 | 138 | −6.8% | |
| 1980 | 129 | −6.5% | |
| 1990 | 107 | −17.1% | |
| 2000 | 102 | −4.7% | |
| 2010 | 68 | −33.3% | |
| 2020 | 73 | 7.4% | |
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Dundee's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, 68 people lived in Dundee. There were 40 households in the city. About 12.5% of these households had children under 18. Most residents were White.
The average age in Dundee was about 50.7 years old. About 13.2% of the people were under 18. Also, 29.4% were 65 years old or older. The population was 57.4% male and 42.6% female.
See also
In Spanish: Dundee (Minnesota) para niños
