Edgerton, Minnesota facts for kids
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Edgerton
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Downtown Edgerton, Minnesota
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Location of Edgerton, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pipestone |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor – Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.18 sq mi (3.05 km2) |
| • Land | 1.18 sq mi (3.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,578 ft (481 m) |
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| • Total | 1,258 |
| • Density | 1,069.73/sq mi (413.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56128
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-18152 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394618 |
Edgerton is a small city in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. It is located right next to the Rock River. In 2020, about 1,258 people lived there.
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History of Edgerton
Edgerton was first planned out in 1879. It was named after Alonzo J. Edgerton, who was an important politician in Minnesota. A post office opened in Edgerton in the same year. The town officially became a city in 1887.
Geography of Edgerton
Edgerton covers a total area of about 1.16 square miles (3.05 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population of Edgerton
The city of Edgerton has grown over the years. Here's how its population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 86 | — | |
| 1890 | 178 | 107.0% | |
| 1900 | 450 | 152.8% | |
| 1910 | 381 | −15.3% | |
| 1920 | 657 | 72.4% | |
| 1930 | 627 | −4.6% | |
| 1940 | 815 | 30.0% | |
| 1950 | 961 | 17.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,019 | 6.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,119 | 9.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,123 | 0.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,106 | −1.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,033 | −6.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,189 | 15.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,258 | 5.8% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 1,189 people living in Edgerton. There were 491 households, which are groups of people living together. The city had about 1025 people per square mile. The majority of people living in Edgerton were White.
The average age in the city was 46 years old. About 23.5% of the people were under 18. About 29.9% were 65 years or older.
Edgerton's 1960 State Basketball Champions
Did you know that Edgerton has a famous basketball team? Until 1970, the Minnesota High School Basketball Tournament had only one champion. The best eight teams from different regions would play at Williams Arena to find out who was the state champion.
The smallest school ever to win this state title was the 1960 Edgerton Flying Dutchmen. At that time, their school had only 94 students! This is even smaller than the famous 1954 Milan High School team from Indiana, which inspired the movie Hoosiers. That team had 161 students.
The Edgerton team pulled off some big upsets. They beat Mankato in their regional tournament. Then, in the state tournament, they defeated Chisholm and Richfield. In the championship game, they faced the strong team from Austin and won 72–61!
Four of Edgerton's five starting players were named to the 1960 All-Tournament Team. Their names were Dean Verdoes, Dean Veenhof, Darrell Kreun, and Leroy Graphenteen. The Edgerton team finished their 1960 season perfectly, with 27 wins and no losses!
In 2010, members of both the Edgerton and Austin teams were invited back to Target Center. They celebrated the 50th anniversary of that famous game at the start of the State Basketball Tournament that year.
See also
In Spanish: Edgerton (Minnesota) para niños
