Freeport, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Freeport
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Water tower with full moon
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| Motto(s):
The city with a smile
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Location of Freeport
within Stearns County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stearns |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.19 sq mi (3.09 km2) |
| • Land | 1.19 sq mi (3.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,243 ft (379 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 675 |
| • Density | 567.70/sq mi (219.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56331
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-22652 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394822 |
| Website | www.freeportmn.org |
Freeport is a small city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the larger St. Cloud area. In 2020, about 675 people lived here. Freeport is known as "The city with a smile."
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History of Freeport
A post office opened in Freeport in 1881. This meant people could send and receive mail there. The city was officially started, or incorporated, in 1892. It was named after another city called Freeport, Illinois.
Freeport has two special places listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are important buildings that have been kept safe because of their history. One is the Church of the Sacred Heart, built in 1905. The other is what's left of the old Swany White Flour Mills from 1898.
Geography of Freeport
Freeport is a small city, covering about 1.19 square miles (3.08 square kilometers) of land. It is located inside Oak Township but is a separate city government.
The city is easy to reach because it's right along Interstate 94 and U.S. Highway 52. Other local roads like Stearns County Roads 11 and 157 also pass through. A small stream called Getchell Creek flows nearby.
People of Freeport
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 313 | — | |
| 1910 | 450 | 43.8% | |
| 1920 | 525 | 16.7% | |
| 1930 | 456 | −13.1% | |
| 1940 | 548 | 20.2% | |
| 1950 | 558 | 1.8% | |
| 1960 | 615 | 10.2% | |
| 1970 | 593 | −3.6% | |
| 1980 | 563 | −5.1% | |
| 1990 | 556 | −1.2% | |
| 2000 | 454 | −18.3% | |
| 2010 | 632 | 39.2% | |
| 2020 | 675 | 6.8% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 632 people living in Freeport. These people lived in 271 homes, and 184 of these were families. Most people living in Freeport were White (97%).
About 26% of homes had children under 18. Many homes (59%) were married couples living together. The average age of people in Freeport was 37 years old. About 18% of residents were under 18, and nearly 20% were 65 or older.
Freeport in the Media
Garrison Keillor is a famous writer and radio host. He created the fictional town of Lake Wobegon for his radio show, A Prairie Home Companion. Keillor has said that small towns in Stearns County, including Freeport, helped inspire his ideas for Lake Wobegon.
In 1998, the county honored Keillor and his show. They named an old railroad path the Lake Wobegon Trail. This trail is a popular place for walking and biking.
Notable People from Freeport
- Janice Ettle: A great runner who won Grandma's Marathon twice. She also won the 1985 Twin Cities Marathon.
- Bud Heidgerken: A politician from Minnesota.
Gallery
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The Post Office in Freeport
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The Veteran's Memorial
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Freeport City Hall
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A marker for the Lake Wobegon Trail
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The Church of the Sacred Heart
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The Sacred Heart Church School
See also
In Spanish: Freeport (Minnesota) para niños
