Farwell, Minnesota facts for kids
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Farwell
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Location of Farwell, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pope |
| Founded | 1887 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,345 ft (410 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 56 |
| • Estimate
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57 |
| • Density | 223.11/sq mi (86.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip code |
56327
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-20690 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394752 |
Farwell is a small city located in Pope County, Minnesota, United States. According to the 2020 census, 56 people live there.
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History of Farwell
Farwell was officially planned and mapped out in 1887. This process is called "platting." A post office opened in Farwell in 1887. It stayed open until 1998.
Since 1998, the city has had a special arrangement with the United States Post Office. The city pays the wages of the Post Mistress, but she is still an employee of the USPS.
How Farwell Got Its Name
When the Minneapolis and Pacific Railway (which later became the Soo Line) built its tracks through this area in 1886, they helped create new towns like Farwell. The railway company would survey the land, draw up maps, and sell lots for homes and businesses.
Important people involved in creating these towns included William D. Washburn, who was the president of the railway. Peter M. Dahl was a surveyor, and Charles D. Hammond managed real estate matters. These leaders were directly involved in naming the new towns and their streets.
Local stories sometimes say that the name "Farwell" came from a Swedish person. This person supposedly said "farval" or "farewell" as they left a meeting in frustration because a name couldn't be decided. This is a funny story, but it's probably not true.
The city was most likely named after Charles B. Farwell from Illinois. He was a political friend of William D. Washburn. They both served together in the U.S. House of Representatives and later in the U.S. Senate. This explanation was given by F. D. Underwood, a general manager for the Soo Line, years later. It's also interesting that Charles Hammond's wife's maiden name was Farwell. It's possible that when the town was being planned, Mr. Hammond noticed this and gave the name a double meaning. One of Charles Hammond's sons had the middle name Bertrand, which is also a street name in Farwell.
Geography of Farwell
Farwell is a small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.29 square miles (0.75 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Minnesota State Highway 55 is the main road that goes through the community.
Population Information
Farwell's population has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived in the city during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 141 | — | |
| 1920 | 140 | −0.7% | |
| 1930 | 147 | 5.0% | |
| 1940 | 132 | −10.2% | |
| 1950 | 112 | −15.2% | |
| 1960 | 106 | −5.4% | |
| 1970 | 102 | −3.8% | |
| 1980 | 77 | −24.5% | |
| 1990 | 74 | −3.9% | |
| 2000 | 57 | −23.0% | |
| 2010 | 51 | −10.5% | |
| 2020 | 56 | 9.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 57 | 11.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Farwell in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 51 people living in Farwell. There were 27 households and 14 families. The population density was about 176 people per square mile (68 people per square kilometer). This means that, on average, there were 176 people living in every square mile of the city.
All of the people living in Farwell in 2010 were identified as White.
Out of the 27 households:
- 22.2% had children under 18 living with them.
- 37.0% were married couples living together.
- 3.7% had a female head of household with no husband present.
- 11.1% had a male head of household with no wife present.
- 48.1% were non-family households (meaning people living alone or with roommates who are not family).
About 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals living alone. About 7.4% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average household had about 1.89 people, and the average family had about 2.43 people.
The median age in the city was 49.5 years. This means half the people were younger than 49.5 and half were older.
- 15.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 0.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 29.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 37.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 17.6% were 65 years old or older.
In terms of gender, 47.1% of the population was male, and 52.9% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Farwell (Minnesota) para niños
