Zumbrota, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Zumbrota
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Zumbrota Covered Bridge
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| Motto(s):
"Bridging the Past and the Future"
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Location of Zumbrota, Minnesota
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Minnesota |
| County | Goodhue |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.83 sq mi (7.33 km2) |
| • Land | 2.82 sq mi (7.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,726 |
| • Density | 1,319.87/sq mi (509.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
55992
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| Area code | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-72328 |
| GNIS ID | 0654511 |
| Website | ci.zumbrota.mn.us |
Zumbrota is a city located in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. It sits along the North Fork of the Zumbro River. In 2020, about 3,726 people lived there. Zumbrota is special because it calls itself "the only Zumbrota in the world."
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Discover Zumbrota's Past
Zumbrota was first claimed as a town in 1856. This happened thanks to two people, Joseph Bailey and D.B. Goddard. The city's name, Zumbrota, comes from a mix of words. It combines a French name for the local Zumbro River, Rivière des Embarras (meaning "Obstruction River"), with the Dakota word toŋ, which means "village."
The Famous Covered Bridge
Zumbrota is home to the Zumbrota Covered Bridge. This is the last working covered bridge in all of Minnesota. It was first built in 1869, just one year before railroads arrived in the area. This historic bridge is so important that it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Minnesota's First Public Library
The Zumbrota Public Library holds a special place in history. It was the very first library in Minnesota to be supported by taxes. This means it was funded by the community for everyone to use.
Celebrating Zumbrota's Milestones
The city of Zumbrota celebrated its 150th birthday in 2006. This big event is called a sesquicentennial.
Zumbrota's Location and Environment
Zumbrota covers an area of about 2.83 square miles (7.33 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount of water.
Major Roads in Zumbrota
Three main highways pass through Zumbrota. These include U.S. Route 52 and Minnesota State Highways 58 and 60.
Understanding Zumbrota's Climate
The weather in Zumbrota changes a lot throughout the year. It has warm summers and cold, snowy winters.
| Climate data for Zumbrota, Minnesota, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1895–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 58 (14) |
63 (17) |
82 (28) |
92 (33) |
106 (41) |
103 (39) |
109 (43) |
105 (41) |
102 (39) |
92 (33) |
78 (26) |
66 (19) |
109 (43) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 41.3 (5.2) |
46.2 (7.9) |
64.0 (17.8) |
78.6 (25.9) |
87.0 (30.6) |
90.8 (32.7) |
91.2 (32.9) |
89.4 (31.9) |
86.5 (30.3) |
80.4 (26.9) |
62.9 (17.2) |
46.8 (8.2) |
93.4 (34.1) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 22.7 (−5.2) |
27.3 (−2.6) |
40.4 (4.7) |
55.3 (12.9) |
67.2 (19.6) |
77.3 (25.2) |
81.0 (27.2) |
78.6 (25.9) |
71.9 (22.2) |
58.7 (14.8) |
41.9 (5.5) |
28.3 (−2.1) |
54.2 (12.3) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 13.4 (−10.3) |
17.3 (−8.2) |
30.5 (−0.8) |
44.4 (6.9) |
56.4 (13.6) |
66.8 (19.3) |
70.5 (21.4) |
68.0 (20.0) |
60.4 (15.8) |
47.4 (8.6) |
32.7 (0.4) |
20.0 (−6.7) |
44.0 (6.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 4.1 (−15.5) |
7.3 (−13.7) |
20.6 (−6.3) |
33.5 (0.8) |
45.5 (7.5) |
56.3 (13.5) |
60.1 (15.6) |
57.5 (14.2) |
48.8 (9.3) |
36.0 (2.2) |
23.5 (−4.7) |
11.7 (−11.3) |
33.7 (1.0) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −19.8 (−28.8) |
−13.9 (−25.5) |
−3.7 (−19.8) |
18.7 (−7.4) |
30.6 (−0.8) |
41.4 (5.2) |
48.3 (9.1) |
46.2 (7.9) |
32.8 (0.4) |
21.1 (−6.1) |
7.3 (−13.7) |
−11.6 (−24.2) |
−22.1 (−30.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −45 (−43) |
−41 (−41) |
−36 (−38) |
−1 (−18) |
19 (−7) |
22 (−6) |
37 (3) |
32 (0) |
18 (−8) |
3 (−16) |
−20 (−29) |
−40 (−40) |
−45 (−43) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.99 (25) |
1.03 (26) |
1.85 (47) |
3.34 (85) |
4.19 (106) |
5.33 (135) |
4.12 (105) |
4.89 (124) |
3.92 (100) |
2.56 (65) |
1.77 (45) |
1.20 (30) |
35.19 (893) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 10.5 (27) |
9.5 (24) |
6.2 (16) |
3.3 (8.4) |
0.5 (1.3) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.6 (1.5) |
3.0 (7.6) |
9.9 (25) |
43.5 (110.8) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 6.3 | 5.4 | 7.2 | 9.9 | 11.4 | 11.0 | 8.9 | 8.7 | 8.4 | 8.8 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 98.6 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 5.3 | 4.3 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 4.5 | 20.7 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
Who Lives in Zumbrota?
The population of Zumbrota has grown steadily over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 797 | — | |
| 1890 | 867 | 8.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,119 | 29.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,138 | 1.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,265 | 11.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,350 | 6.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,386 | 2.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,686 | 21.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,830 | 8.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,929 | 5.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,129 | 10.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,312 | 8.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,789 | 20.6% | |
| 2010 | 3,252 | 16.6% | |
| 2020 | 3,726 | 14.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 3,252 people living in Zumbrota. These people made up 1,349 households. About 34.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in the city was 38.2 years old.
Population in 2000
Back in 2000, Zumbrota had 2,789 residents. There were 1,141 households at that time. About 26.6% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age was 37 years.
Places of Worship in Zumbrota
Zumbrota has several churches for different faiths. Christ Lutheran Church is part of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). United Redeemer Lutheran Church and Land's Lutheran Church are members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). You can also find St. Paul's Catholic Church and First Congregational United Church of Christ (UCC) in the city.
Learning and Schools in Zumbrota
The local high school, Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School, was formed in 1987. This happened when the Zumbrota and Mazeppa school districts joined together. The primary, middle, and high schools are all located in Zumbrota. The elementary school is in Mazeppa.
There is also a Christian elementary school called Christ Lutheran School. It teaches students from Pre-K through 8th grade.
Fun and Recreation in Zumbrota
Zumbrota's Covered Bridge Park is a great place for outdoor activities. It has:
- Ball fields for sports
- Trails for biking
- A swimming pool
- A large play area for kids
- Camping spots
- The famous covered bridge
The park also offers a frisbee golf course and a skate park. In the winter, you can enjoy an ice rink there.
Zumbrota's Annual Festivals
The Covered Bridge Festival is a popular event held every year. It takes place on the third weekend in June. This community festival includes:
- A big parade
- A fireworks show
- Fun runs (5K and 10K) and a half marathon
- Many other exciting activities for everyone
Famous People from Zumbrota
- Charles Clarence Beck: He was the main artist for the DC Comics superhero Captain Marvel.
- Paul Casey "Gus" Bradley: A well-known football coach in the NFL.
- Kenneth O. Chilstrom: An officer in the United States Air Force.
- William Bruce Dickey: A businessman and Minnesota state legislator.
- Oliver J. Lee: A businessman, educator, and Minnesota state legislator.
- Genevieve Stearns: A researcher who studied nutrition.
See also
In Spanish: Zumbrota (Minnesota) para niños
