Holdingford, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Holdingford
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One of many references to Lake Wobegon in Holdingford
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| Nickname(s):
Gateway to Lake Wobegon
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| Motto(s):
"Most Scenic Part Of The Lake Wobegon Trail"
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Location of Holdingford
within Stearns County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stearns |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.90 sq mi (2.33 km2) |
| • Land | 0.90 sq mi (2.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 743 |
| • Density | 825.56/sq mi (318.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56340
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-29582 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394399 |
| Website | www.holdingfordmn.us |
Holdingford is a small city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 743 people lived there.
Holdingford is known as "The Gateway to Lake Wobegon". This is a made-up town from stories by author Garrison Keillor.
The city is part of the larger St. Cloud area.
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Discovering Holdingford's Past
Holdingford was first planned out in the 1870s. A man named Randolph Holding chose the spot near a place where people could cross a river (a "ford").
A post office has been open in Holdingford since 1872. This helped the community grow and connect with other places.
Exploring Holdingford's Location
Holdingford is located in central Minnesota. It is about nine miles north of Avon. The city of Albany is also close by.
The city covers a total area of about 0.90 square miles (2.33 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Who Lives in Holdingford?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 191 | — | |
| 1910 | 276 | 44.5% | |
| 1920 | 507 | 83.7% | |
| 1930 | 477 | −5.9% | |
| 1940 | 527 | 10.5% | |
| 1950 | 458 | −13.1% | |
| 1960 | 526 | 14.8% | |
| 1970 | 551 | 4.8% | |
| 1980 | 635 | 15.2% | |
| 1990 | 561 | −11.7% | |
| 2000 | 736 | 31.2% | |
| 2010 | 708 | −3.8% | |
| 2020 | 743 | 4.9% | |
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In 2010, there were 708 people living in Holdingford. There were 306 households, which are groups of people living together.
The average age of people in the city was about 37 years old. About 25% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Learning and Sports in Holdingford
Holdingford has its own public school district. Students attend Holdingford Elementary School for younger grades. Holdingford High School serves students from 7th to 12th grade.
The school sports teams are called the Holdingford Huskers. They offer many sports for students. These include baseball, softball, volleyball, football, and basketball. Other sports are tennis, swimming, track, wrestling, and cheerleading.
Getting Around Holdingford
Several main roads help people travel through Holdingford. These include Stearns County Road 9 (also called 4th Street) and Stearns County Road 17 (River Street). Main Street is another important route.
The Famous Covered Bridge
Holdingford is home to the longest covered bridge in Minnesota. This bridge is 186 feet long. It was built in 2008 by the Holdingford Lions club.
The bridge is part of the Lake Wobegon Trail. This trail is popular for walking, biking, and running.
Every May, a big running event called the Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon starts in Holdingford. Runners go 26.2 miles south on the trail to St. Joseph.
People from Holdingford You Might Know
- Kenny Benkowski: He was a professional wrestler known as "Sodbuster" Kenny Jay. He was born in Holdingford.
- Joseph Brinkman: He was a Major League Baseball Umpire. He grew up in Holdingford.
See also
In Spanish: Holdingford para niños
