Zemple, Minnesota facts for kids
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Zemple
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| Motto(s):
"Where the Blacktop Ends"
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Location of the city of Zemple
within Itasca County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Itasca |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.65 sq mi (1.69 km2) |
| • Land | 0.65 sq mi (1.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,293 ft (394 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 78 |
| • Density | 119.82/sq mi (46.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56636
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-72184 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0659083 |
Zemple is a small city located in Itasca County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 78 people lived there. It's known by its motto, "Where the Blacktop Ends."
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Where is Zemple Located?
Zemple is a small city that covers about 1.69 square kilometers (0.65 square miles) of land. It does not have any water within its city limits.
You can find Zemple near two important roads: U.S. Highway 2 and Minnesota State Highway 6. The city of Deer River is right next to Zemple.
A Look at Zemple's History
How Zemple Began
Zemple officially became a city in 1911. The very first meeting of the city council happened in June of that year.
Early Life in Zemple
In its early days, Zemple was an important stop for the old Minneapolis and Rainy River Railway. It had a large building called a roundhouse, which held 12 train engines. The city also had a store, a school (which closed in 1928), and a church.
The city was named after R. T. Zempel. He owned most of the land where the city was built and was chosen as the first city president. The Zempel family had a farm on the south side of the city. Other early families who lived in Zemple included the Martindales, Mayos, Simons, and Nordahls.
Zemple's Main Industry: Lumber
Lumber was the most important business in Zemple. There was a large sawmill located on White Oak Point, which is part of the Mississippi River. Logs were floated down the river to this sawmill.
Over time, other wood-related factories were built, like a planing mill (which smoothed wood), a veneer mill (which made thin sheets of wood), and a box mill. Sadly, all these mills later burned down. The sawmill changed names several times, starting as Pillsbury-Watkins Company in 1903 and eventually becoming Itasca Lumber Co. before it closed in 1921.
Population Changes in Zemple
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 284 | — | |
| 1930 | 164 | −42.3% | |
| 1940 | 165 | 0.6% | |
| 1950 | 87 | −47.3% | |
| 1960 | 82 | −5.7% | |
| 1970 | 71 | −13.4% | |
| 1980 | 62 | −12.7% | |
| 1990 | 63 | 1.6% | |
| 2000 | 75 | 19.0% | |
| 2010 | 93 | 24.0% | |
| 2020 | 78 | −16.1% | |
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Zemple's Population in 2010
In 2010, the city of Zemple had 93 people living in 29 homes. Most of the people living there were White (93.5%). A smaller number were Native American (5.4%).
About 48% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (58.6%) were married couples living together. The average age of people in Zemple was about 34.8 years old. About 36.6% of residents were under 18.
See also
In Spanish: Zemple para niños
