Ortonville, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ortonville, Minnesota
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Ortonville's historic downtown
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Location of Ortonville
within Big Stone County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| Counties | Big Stone |
| Founded | 1872 |
| Incorporated | 1881 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.90 sq mi (12.68 km2) |
| • Land | 4.19 sq mi (10.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.70 sq mi (1.82 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,021 |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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2,011 |
| • Density | 481.99/sq mi (186.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56278
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-48706 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396087 |
Ortonville is a small city in Minnesota, a state in the United States. It's the main town, also called the county seat, of Big Stone County. Ortonville is located right at the southern end of Big Stone Lake, which is a large lake that sits on the border with South Dakota. In 2020, about 2,021 people lived here. You can also find Big Stone Lake State Park very close to the city.
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History of Ortonville
Ortonville was first planned out in 1872. It was named after Cornelius Knute Orton, who helped create the town. Ortonville officially became a city in 1881. The important Big Stone County Courthouse building was finished in 1902.
Geography and Location
Ortonville covers an area of about 3.56 square miles (9.22 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Major roads like U.S. Highway 12 and U.S. Highway 75 go around the city. Minnesota State Highway 7 is one of the main roads that runs through Ortonville itself.
People Living in Ortonville
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 768 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,247 | 62.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,774 | 42.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,758 | −0.9% | |
| 1930 | 2,017 | 14.7% | |
| 1940 | 2,469 | 22.4% | |
| 1950 | 2,577 | 4.4% | |
| 1960 | 2,674 | 3.8% | |
| 1970 | 2,665 | −0.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,550 | −4.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,205 | −13.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,158 | −2.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,916 | −11.2% | |
| 2020 | 2,021 | 5.5% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 2,011 | 5.0% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,916 people living in Ortonville. These people lived in 884 different homes. About 509 of these homes were families. The city had about 546 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Ortonville were White (97.0%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were from other backgrounds. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Ortonville was 49.8 years old. About 19.7% of the residents were under 18 years old. Many people were 65 years or older, making up 28.8% of the population.
Education in Ortonville
Ortonville has public schools that are all in one building. This means students from kindergarten all the way to 12th grade go to school in the same place. The schools are called Ortonville Secondary School and James Knoll Elementary School.
The school's sports teams are known as the Trojans. Their school colors are orange and black. Ortonville also has a public library called the Ortonville Public Library. It is part of a larger library system.
Even though there isn't a university in Ortonville, high school students can take college-level classes. This program helps them get a head start on their college education.
Media and News
Newspaper
Ortonville has its own weekly newspaper called the Ortonville Independent. It comes out every Tuesday. In 2019, about 1,911 copies were printed each week.
Radio Stations
You can listen to a few radio stations in Ortonville.
| AM radio stations | |||||
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| Frequency | Call sign | Name | Format | Owner | City |
| 1350 AM | KDIO | Real Country | Country | Armada Media | Ortonville |
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| Frequency | Call sign | Name | Format | Owner | Target city/market | City of license |
| 101.5 FM | KCGN | Praise FM | Contemporary Christian | Christian Heritage Broadcasting | Ortonville | Ortonville |
| 106.3 FM | KPHR | Power 106.3 | Classic Rock | Armada Media | Watertown | Ortonville |
Famous People from Ortonville
Some notable people have come from Ortonville, including:
- Samuel Russell Barr: A state legislator from Minnesota.
- Agnes Gardner Eyre: A talented pianist and composer.
- Mike Hunt: A former professional American football player.
- Dan Jurgens: A well-known comic book writer and artist, famous for his work on Superman comics.
- Edwin Joseph Martinson: A member of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
- Liz Olson: Also a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
See also
In Spanish: Ortonville (Minnesota) para niños
