Eagle Bend, Minnesota facts for kids
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Eagle Bend
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| Motto(s):
"Minnesota Hometown"
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Location of Eagle Bend, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Todd |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.35 sq mi (3.50 km2) |
| • Land | 1.35 sq mi (3.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,362 ft (415 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 546 |
| • Density | 404.44/sq mi (156.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56446
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-17342 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394587 |
Eagle Bend is a small city located in Todd County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 546 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly motto: "Minnesota Hometown."
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History of Eagle Bend
Eagle Bend was first settled in the early 1880s by brave pioneers. One of the first settlers was Charles O'Dell, who opened a general store. Another early settler was Marion Crider, a homesteader from Kentucky.
When O'Dell opened his store, Crider was his very first customer. He bought a pound of coffee! Later, a railroad executive named Benjamin F. Abbott bought the land where the town was. He wanted to change the town's name to Abbottsville. However, the original name, Eagle Bend, was kept.
The first post office was set up in O'Dell's store in 1882. Eagle Bend officially became a village on January 21, 1890.
Geography and Location
Eagle Bend is located in a special spot where Eagle Creek bends. This creek is important to the area's water system. It collects water from Harris Creek and then flows into the Long Prairie River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 1.35 square miles (3.50 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 306 | — | |
| 1900 | 547 | 78.8% | |
| 1910 | 551 | 0.7% | |
| 1920 | 600 | 8.9% | |
| 1930 | 575 | −4.2% | |
| 1940 | 682 | 18.6% | |
| 1950 | 691 | 1.3% | |
| 1960 | 611 | −11.6% | |
| 1970 | 557 | −8.8% | |
| 1980 | 593 | 6.5% | |
| 1990 | 524 | −11.6% | |
| 2000 | 595 | 13.5% | |
| 2010 | 535 | −10.1% | |
| 2020 | 546 | 2.1% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the city of Eagle Bend had 535 people living there. These people lived in 246 households, and 143 of these were families. The city had about 396 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Eagle Bend were White (97.2%). A small number of residents were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (24.4%) had children under 18 living with them. About 43.5% of households were married couples. The average age of people in Eagle Bend was 45.2 years old. About 22.2% of residents were under 18, and 23.9% were 65 or older.
Gallery
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Former Eagle Bend High School
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City Hall and Fire Department
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Municipal Liquor Store
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Post Office
See also
In Spanish: Eagle Bend (Minnesota) for kids
