Jeffers, Minnesota facts for kids
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Jeffers
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Location of Jeffers, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cottonwood |
| incorporated | 1899 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor - Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.39 sq mi (1.00 km2) |
| • Land | 0.39 sq mi (1.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,480 ft (450 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 349 |
| • Density | 899.48/sq mi (347.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56145
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-31796 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395461 |
Jeffers is a small city located in Cottonwood County, Minnesota, in the United States. It is part of Amboy Township. In 2010, about 369 people lived here.
You can reach Jeffers using Minnesota State Highway 30 and County Highway 4. U.S. Route 71 is also close by.
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History of Jeffers
Jeffers was officially planned and created by the Inter-State Land Company on September 19, 1899. Just a few days later, on September 28, 1899, it became an official city.
In its very first election, the city chose its leaders. L. P. Dustin became the President, and Lewis E. Streater was chosen as the recorder. A. W. Binger, A. A. Faust, and C. G. Fredricson were elected as trustees.
The city was named after George Jeffers, who owned land in the area. A post office has been serving the community in Jeffers since 1900.
Ancient Stone Carvings: Jeffers Petroglyphs
A very important historical site, the Jeffers Petroglyphs, is located a few miles northeast of the city. These are ancient Native American stone carvings that were made long before Europeans arrived in the area. This site is so important that it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Courthouse Avenue Story
In the middle of Jeffers, there's a street called "Courthouse Ave." People say this street was named because Jeffers was expected to become the main city, or "county seat," of Cottonwood County. They thought a courthouse would be built there. However, Windom, a city about 18 miles south, became the county seat instead and got the courthouse.
Geography of Jeffers
Jeffers covers a total area of about 0.38 square miles (1.0 square kilometer), and all of it is land. The city is located at Latitude: 44.06 N and Longitude: 95.20 W.
The famous Jeffers Petroglyphs are located about 9 miles (15 kilometers) northeast of Jeffers. They are found on a place called Red Rock Ridge.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 227 | — | |
| 1920 | 393 | 73.1% | |
| 1930 | 434 | 10.4% | |
| 1940 | 648 | 49.3% | |
| 1950 | 516 | −20.4% | |
| 1960 | 489 | −5.2% | |
| 1970 | 436 | −10.8% | |
| 1980 | 437 | 0.2% | |
| 1990 | 443 | 1.4% | |
| 2000 | 396 | −10.6% | |
| 2010 | 369 | −6.8% | |
| 2020 | 349 | −5.4% | |
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The population of Jeffers has changed over the years. You can see how many people lived in the city during different census years in the table above.
Jeffers Population in 2010
According to the 2010 census, there were 369 people living in Jeffers. These people made up 167 households, and 97 of those were families. The city had about 971 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Jeffers were White (90.0%). A smaller number were Native American (0.5%), Asian (0.3%), or from other racial backgrounds. About 7.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of households, about 26.3% had children under 18 living with them. Many households (44.3%) were married couples living together. About 38.9% of all households were individuals living alone. The average household had 2.21 people.
The average age of people in Jeffers was 46.4 years old. About 24.7% of residents were under 18, and 24.4% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.5%) and females (51.5%).
Schools in Jeffers
Jeffers is part of the Red Rock Central School District. This school district includes several towns in southwestern Minnesota: Sanborn, Lamberton, Storden, and Jeffers. All students from these towns attend school in Lamberton. The school mascot for the Red Rock Central School District is the Falcons.
Before 1993, Jeffers was combined with Storden to form the Storden-Jeffers School District. Their mascot was the Chiefs. Jeffers used to have the Red Rock Central Elementary School, but it moved to Lamberton in 2016.
Places of Worship
Here are some of the churches in Jeffers:
- Jeffers United Methodist Church
- Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA)
- Jeffers Baptist Church
- Red Rock United Methodist Church
Images for kids
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April 2nd, 2024. New Vision Co-Op
See also
In Spanish: Jeffers (Minnesota) para niños
