Mantorville, Minnesota facts for kids
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Mantorville
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Dodge County Courthouse in Mantorville
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Dodge |
| Incorporated | 1854 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.48 sq mi (3.84 km2) |
| • Land | 1.46 sq mi (3.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,106 ft (337 m) |
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| • Total | 1,111 |
| • Density | 762.00/sq mi (294.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55955
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-39986 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395837 |
| Website | www.mantorville.com |
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Mantorville Historic District
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Mantorville Opera House
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| Location | Both sides of MN 57 and Fifth Street, Mantorville, Minnesota |
| Area | 960 acres (390 ha) |
| Built | 1854 |
| Architect | Multiple |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Italianate, Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 74001017 |
| Added to NRHP | June 28, 1974 |
Mantorville is a small city in Dodge County, Minnesota, United States. It is the county seat of Dodge County, which means it's where the county government is located. About 1,111 people lived there in 2020. Mantorville was founded in 1854, making it one of the oldest cities in Minnesota.
Mantorville shares a school system with a nearby city called Kasson. Their sports teams are known as the "K-M Komets." This school system is part of the Zumbro Education District (ZED). Minnesota State Highway 57 is an important road that goes through Mantorville.
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History of Mantorville
Mantorville is famous for its special type of limestone. This stone was used to build many structures across the United States. When the limestone was first dug out of the ground, it was soft and easy to shape. But as it was exposed to the weather, it became very hard and strong. This made it a great material for long-lasting buildings.
The historic Hubbell House was built with this stone in 1856. The Dodge County Courthouse also used this stone in 1865. This courthouse was designed by E. Townsend Mix and is now the oldest working courthouse in Minnesota.
Mantorville is named after two brothers, Peter and Riley Mantor. They came to the area in 1853. A large part of the city, called the Mantorville Historic District, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. This district includes buildings along Minnesota Highway 57 and 5th Street.
People of Mantorville
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 280 | — | |
| 1870 | 622 | 122.1% | |
| 1880 | 477 | −23.3% | |
| 1890 | 460 | −3.6% | |
| 1900 | 602 | 30.9% | |
| 1910 | 410 | −31.9% | |
| 1920 | 381 | −7.1% | |
| 1930 | 387 | 1.6% | |
| 1940 | 486 | 25.6% | |
| 1950 | 477 | −1.9% | |
| 1960 | 498 | 4.4% | |
| 1970 | 479 | −3.8% | |
| 1980 | 705 | 47.2% | |
| 1990 | 874 | 24.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,054 | 20.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,197 | 13.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,111 | −7.2% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,197 people living in Mantorville. These people made up 430 households and 331 families. Most of the people living in the city were White (97.6%). A small number were from other racial backgrounds. About 2.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (41.4%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (65.8%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.78 people. The average family had about 3.18 people.
The average age of people in Mantorville was 37.8 years old. About 29.1% of residents were under 18. About 10.9% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.6%) and females (49.4%).
Geography and Location
Mantorville is located in Minnesota, west of the city of Rochester. It sits along the South Branch of the Middle Fork of the Zumbro River.
The city covers a total area of about 1.45 square miles (3.76 square kilometers). Most of this area is land (1.42 square miles or 3.68 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
Notable People from Mantorville
- Edwin Osgood Grover (1870–1965), an educator and publisher who taught at Rollins College.
- Oliver J. Holtan (1891–1971), a farmer and businessman who served in the Minnesota state legislature.
See also
In Spanish: Mantorville para niños
