Terrebonne, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Terrebonne
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 Terrebonne
Location in Minnesota
Terrebonne
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Red Lake |
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 653098 |
Terrebonne is a small, quiet place in Red Lake County, Minnesota, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings that aren't officially a town or city with its own local government. It's located along the Clearwater River. You can find it near State Highway 92 (MN 92) and County Road 12.
The Story of Terrebonne
A Busy Start
Back in 1901, Terrebonne was a lively little village. It had important businesses that helped the local farmers. There was a busy flour mill, which turned grain into flour. A cheese factory made delicious cheese. The village also had a blacksmith shop, where metal items were made or repaired. There was a general store for buying supplies and an "eating place" run by a Mrs. Lajeunesse. Many families lived there too.
Growing and Changing
By 1920, Terrebonne had grown quite a bit. Reports from that time say that as many as 119 people lived in the village. The area was first settled by farmers. Most of these farmers were of French-Canadian descent. Even today, Terrebonne remains at the center of a very rural farming community.
What Happened to Terrebonne?
Over time, many of the businesses in Terrebonne closed or disappeared. The flour mill, which was so important, burned down in 1915. It was rebuilt, but then it burned down again for good on July 4, 1954.
The St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church was a very old part of the community. It was founded in the spring of 1879. However, the church closed its doors in the year 2000. Sadly, it later burned down on April 29, 2016. Today, most of the original buildings and businesses that made Terrebonne a village are gone.
