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Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota
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Location of the city of Marine on St. Croix
within Washington County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.17 sq mi (10.80 km2) |
| • Land | 3.88 sq mi (10.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 689 |
| • Estimate
(2012)
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695 |
| • Density | 177.6/sq mi (68.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55047
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| Area code(s) | 651 |
| FIPS code | 27-40562 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0647535 |
| Website | marine.govoffice.com |
Marine on St. Croix is a small city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. In 2010, about 689 people lived there. The city was started in 1839 and was first called Marine Mills. It was home to the very first commercial sawmill on the St. Croix River. A large part of the city is now a historic district, recognized by the National Register of Historic Places.
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Exploring Marine on St. Croix
Marine on St. Croix covers a total area of about 4.17 square miles (10.80 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. Minnesota State Highway 95 is the main road that runs through the community. The city is located at 45.19804 degrees North and 92.77316 degrees West.
People Living in Marine on St. Croix
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 460 | — | |
| 1890 | 679 | 47.6% | |
| 1900 | 562 | −17.2% | |
| 1910 | 491 | −12.6% | |
| 1920 | 361 | −26.5% | |
| 1930 | 297 | −17.7% | |
| 1940 | 338 | 13.8% | |
| 1950 | 334 | −1.2% | |
| 1960 | 454 | 35.9% | |
| 1970 | 513 | 13.0% | |
| 1980 | 543 | 5.8% | |
| 1990 | 602 | 10.9% | |
| 2000 | 602 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 689 | 14.5% | |
| 2015 (est.) | 695 | 0.9% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 689 people living in Marine on St. Croix. These people lived in 302 households, and 196 of those were families. The city had about 177.6 people per square mile. Most of the people living in the city were White (98.7%).
About 27.5% of households had children under 18. Many households (56%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.28 people. The average family had 2.84 people.
The average age of people in the city was 50 years old. About 21.8% of residents were under 18. Many people (42%) were between 45 and 64 years old.
Population in 2000
In 2000, the city had 602 people. There were 254 households and 178 families. The population density was about 152.8 people per square mile. Most residents (98.34%) were White.
About 29.5% of households had children under 18. Most households (61.8%) were married couples. The average household size was 2.37 people. The average family size was 2.83 people.
The median age in 2000 was 44 years. About 22.4% of the population was under 18. About 35.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
History of Marine on St. Croix
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Marine on St. Croix Historic District
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Marine on St. Croix's 1888 village hall
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| Location | Roughly bounded by the St. Croix River, railroad tracks, and Kennedy and Spruce Streets, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota |
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| Area | 450 acres (180 ha) |
| Built | 1839–1895 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Italianate, Swedish vernacular |
| MPS | Washington County MRA (AD) |
| NRHP reference No. | 74001043 |
| Designated HD | June 28, 1974 |
Marine on St. Croix began in 1839 as Marine Mills. It was important because it had the first commercial sawmill on the St. Croix River. Two lumbermen from Illinois, David Hone and Lewis Judd, built the sawmill. They saw many white pine trees in the area. They named the mill after their hometown, Marine, Illinois.
The sawmill started working in August 1839. This made it the first commercial sawmill in Minnesota. It first used water power, then steam power. The mill operated until 1895. It processed over 197 million board feet of lumber. The original wooden buildings are gone, but you can still see the foundations. The Marine Mill site is now a historic place managed by the Minnesota Historical Society.
Besides the old mill, Marine on St. Croix has other historic buildings. These include the General Store (built in 1870), the Stone House Museum (1872), the Village Hall (1888), the Lutheran Church, and the Fire Hall.
Marine on St. Croix Historic District
A large historic area in Marine on St. Croix was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. This area is about 450 acres (182 hectares). It is important for its architecture, business history, and how the town was settled. It is known as the starting point of Minnesota's lumber industry. It also shows how two different groups of immigrants helped build the town.
The historic district has three main parts. One part is the original business area. Another part is where the Yankee business owners lived on the bluffs. The third part is where the Swedish working class lived. In 1974, 60 buildings and three ruin sites were identified as important parts of this historic district.
