Lismore, Minnesota facts for kids
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Lismore
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Location of Lismore, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Nobles |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor - Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2) |
| • Land | 0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,690 ft (520 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 202 |
| • Density | 578.80/sq mi (223.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56155
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-37412 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395730 |
Lismore is a small city located in Nobles County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 202 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history, especially linked to the early days of railroads in Minnesota.
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Geography of Lismore
Lismore covers an area of about 0.90 square kilometers (0.35 square miles), all of which is land. The city is located on the western side of the Buffalo Ridge. This ridge is a natural divide that separates the water flowing into the Mississippi River from the water flowing into the Missouri River.
Main Roads in Lismore
You can reach Lismore using these important roads:
Minnesota State Highway 91
Nobles County Road 16
Nobles County Road 19
History of Lismore
The city of Lismore gets its name from Lismore Township. This township was named after a village in County Waterford, Ireland. That Irish village is famous for its beautiful castle. Father C. J. Knauf, from Adrian, suggested the name for Lismore Township.
How Lismore Began
Lismore started because the Burlington Railroad was built through the northeast part of Nobles County. The railroad helped create towns like Reading and Wilmont in 1899. When the railroad tracks reached the area where Lismore is today, on June 9, 1900, at 3:00 pm, the construction of the town began right away.
Early Businesses and Growth
The very first business in Lismore was the St. Croix Lumber company. They sold wood from a tent next to a big pile of lumber. The first actual building was a saloon built by James Beacom. Soon after, the O. B. Bratager store building was built.
Other businesses quickly followed:
- James Montgomery started a small grain elevator.
- James Ramage opened a lumber yard and hardware store.
- The Bank of Lismore opened on September 1, 1900. It became the State Bank of Lismore three months later.
- A livery stable (where horses were kept), a butcher shop, a restaurant, and a blacksmith shop also opened in that first year.
- In 1901, a school house, churches, more businesses, and many homes were built.
By December 6, 1901, the local newspaper, the Lismore Leader, proudly announced how much the town had grown in just over a year. Lismore had a bank, two general stores, a furniture store, two saloons, two pool rooms, two lumber yards, three grain elevators, four coal dealers, a hotel, a hardware store, two machinery companies, a blacksmith shop, a livery stable, a delivery service, and a newspaper.
Becoming a City
A count of the population on April 10, 1902, showed 186 people living in Lismore. The town quickly became an official city. Its first city council meeting was held on June 17, 1902, with Emil Graf chosen as the president. By the year 2000, Lismore's population was 238.
Lismore in Pop Culture
Interestingly, Lismore, Minnesota, was even featured as a course in the video game Need for Speed: The Run.
Population of Lismore
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 268 | — | |
| 1920 | 350 | 30.6% | |
| 1930 | 325 | −7.1% | |
| 1940 | 311 | −4.3% | |
| 1950 | 317 | 1.9% | |
| 1960 | 306 | −3.5% | |
| 1970 | 323 | 5.6% | |
| 1980 | 276 | −14.6% | |
| 1990 | 248 | −10.1% | |
| 2000 | 238 | −4.0% | |
| 2010 | 227 | −4.6% | |
| 2020 | 202 | −11.0% | |
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2010 Census Information
According to the census from 2010, there were 227 people living in Lismore. These people lived in 96 households, and 64 of those were families. The city had about 630 people per square mile. There were 107 housing units in total.
Most of the people living in Lismore (96.0%) were White. About 4.0% were African American. A small number, 0.9%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
In terms of households, 26.0% had children under 18 living with them. More than half (54.2%) were married couples living together. About 27.1% of all households were made up of people living alone. Of those living alone, 16.7% were 65 years old or older. The average household had 2.36 people, and the average family had 2.92 people.
The average age of people in Lismore was 44.1 years. About 24.2% of residents were under 18, and 22.5% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.9%) and females (51.1%).
See also
In Spanish: Lismore (Minnesota) para niños
