Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota facts for kids
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Marine on St. Croix
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Marine General Store and Village Hall
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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 | 4.20 sq mi (10.88 km2) |
| • Land | 3.91 sq mi (10.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 664 |
| • Density | 169.91/sq mi (65.60/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 | 2395007 |
| Website | marine.govoffice.com |
Marine on St. Croix is a small city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. Its name is pronounced "mə-REEN on SAYNT KROY". In 2020, about 664 people lived there.
The city was started in 1839 as Marine Mills. It became famous for having the very first commercial sawmill on the St. Croix River. A big part of the city is now a special historic area. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Where is Marine on St. Croix?
Marine on St. Croix is located in Minnesota. It covers a total area of about 4.17 square miles (10.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a small part is water.
Minnesota State Highway 95 is the main road that goes through the city. The city's exact location is 45.19804 degrees North and 92.77316 degrees West.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Marine on St. Croix has changed over time. Here's a quick look at the population:
| 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% | |
| 2020 | 664 | −3.6% | |
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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. Most of the people (98.7%) were White.
About 27.5% of households had children under 18 years old. Many families (56%) were married couples. The average age of people in the city was 50 years old. About 21.8% of residents were under 18.
A Look at History
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Marine on St. Croix Historic District
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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 started in 1839 as Marine Mills. It was named after Marine, Illinois, where its founders came from. This town was home to Minnesota's first commercial sawmill.
The sawmill was built by David Hone and Lewis Judd. They saw lots of white pine trees along the St. Croix River. The mill started working in August 1839. It was first powered by water, then by steam. It operated until 1895. Over 197 million board feet of lumber were cut here!
Even though the sawmill buildings are gone, you can still see where their foundations were. The Marine Mill site is now a historic place. The Minnesota Historical Society takes care of it.
In 1950, Marine Mills officially became the City of Marine on St. Croix. The city still has many old buildings. These include the General Store (built 1870), the Stone House Museum (1872), the Village Hall (1888), the Lutheran Church, and the Fire Hall.
Marine on St. Croix Historic Area
A large historic area in Marine on St. Croix was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. This area is important because it shows how Minnesota's lumber industry began. It also shows how two groups of immigrants helped build the town.
The historic area has three main parts:
- The original business area near Oak, 5th, and Mill Streets.
- The homes of the business owners on the bluffs to the north.
- The homes of the Swedish working class, first in lower areas, then on the bluff to the west.
In 1974, 60 buildings and three ruin sites were part of this historic district.
Famous People from Marine on St. Croix
Some notable people have lived in Marine on St. Croix:
- Marjorie Edgar (1889–1960), a person who studied folk tales and was a Girl Scout leader.
- Walter Kirn (1962-), a writer and book critic.
- Ellen Torelle Nagler (1870–1965), a biologist, author, and speaker.
- Butch Thompson (1943-2022), a famous Jazz pianist.
See also
In Spanish: Marine on St. Croix (Minnesota) para niños
