Mazeppa, Minnesota facts for kids
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Mazeppa
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Location of Mazeppa, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wabasha |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.08 sq mi (2.80 km2) |
| • Land | 1.08 sq mi (2.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 874 |
| • Estimate
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889 |
| • Density | 807.02/sq mi (311.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55956
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-41282 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0647648 |
Mazeppa (pronounced mah-ZEP-uh) is a city in Wabasha County, Minnesota, United States. It is located along the North Fork of the Zumbro River. In 2020, the city had a population of 874 people.
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History of Mazeppa
Mazeppa was planned out in 1855. It was named after a poem by Lord Byron, which was inspired by a leader named Ivan Mazepa. The first count of people living there was in 1860, showing 534 residents. The town officially became a city in 1877.
In its early years, Mazeppa was a busy place for grinding grain into flour. At its busiest, the flour mill could produce 600 barrels of flour each day. It employed about 80 people. The mill used power from a large water wheel, called a turbine. This turbine was turned by water held back by a 26-foot tall wooden dam on the Zumbro River. This dam created a "Mill Pond." The mill faced many challenges and eventually burned down on February 2, 1891.
Mazeppa also had a busy train line. At its peak, seven trains passed through each day. People called this line the "Bug Line" because it had many curves east of town. The last train left Mazeppa in 1952. Today, Mazeppa is a quiet community. Many people who live there work in farming or commute to nearby towns.
Mazeppa Schools
The first Mazeppa Public School was built in 1858. It was made bigger many times over the years. A new high school building was finished in 1958. On December 26, 1975, a fire destroyed the old elementary school building. However, the newer high school and a gymnasium from the 1940s were saved. This was thanks to the brave actions of Mazeppa residents Keith Ramthun and Joseph Liffrig. They closed the fire doors before the fire department arrived.
In the fall of 1987, the Mazeppa Public School system joined with the Zumbrota Public School system. They created the Zumbrota-Mazeppa Public Schools. Their sports teams are called the "Cougars."
Historic Bridge
The city has one special place listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is the Walnut Street Bridge, which was built in 1904. It is an important part of the city's history.
Geography of Mazeppa
Mazeppa covers a total area of about 1.09 square miles (2.80 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Minnesota State Highway 60 is the main road that runs through Mazeppa. This highway helps connect the city to other towns and areas in Minnesota.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 460 | — | |
| 1900 | 556 | — | |
| 1910 | 471 | −15.3% | |
| 1920 | 481 | 2.1% | |
| 1930 | 450 | −6.4% | |
| 1940 | 545 | 21.1% | |
| 1950 | 523 | −4.0% | |
| 1960 | 444 | −15.1% | |
| 1970 | 498 | 12.2% | |
| 1980 | 680 | 36.5% | |
| 1990 | 722 | 6.2% | |
| 2000 | 778 | 7.8% | |
| 2010 | 842 | 8.2% | |
| 2020 | 874 | 3.8% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 889 | 5.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 842 people living in Mazeppa. These people lived in 337 households. About 234 of these households were families. The city had about 772 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Mazeppa were White (96.3%). A small number of residents were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age
About 32.6% of households in Mazeppa had children under 18 years old. Most households (59.6%) were married couples living together. About 25.2% of all households were made up of people living alone.
The average age of people in Mazeppa was 38.4 years old. About 26% of residents were under 18. About 13.8% of residents were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more males (51.0%) than females (49.0%).
Education in Mazeppa
Students from Mazeppa attend the Zumbrota-Mazeppa Public Schools. This school system was formed in the fall of 1987. It combines students from Mazeppa and the nearby town of Zumbrota.
The school mascot is the "Cougar." This mascot was chosen after the two towns joined their schools. Before that, Mazeppa's mascot was the "Indians" and Zumbrota's was the "Tigers." The current school colors are blue and silver.
Famous People from Mazeppa
- Stub Allison - a well-known sports coach.
See also
In Spanish: Mazeppa (Minnesota) para niños
