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Emerald Township, Faribault County, Minnesota

Emerald Township is a township in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 228 at the 2000 census.

History
Emerald Township was organized in 1866, and named for the Emerald Isle, the poetic name for Ireland.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 228 people, 89 households, and 63 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.4 PD/sqmi. There were 98 housing units at an average density of 2.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.81% White, 0.44% Native American, 0.88% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.75% of the population.

There were 89 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.3% were married couples living together, 1.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 140.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,806, and the median income for a family was $49,750. Males had a median income of $29,063 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,127. About 5.6% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.7% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.


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Foster Township, Faribault County, Minnesota

Foster Township is a township in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 314 at the 2000 census.

Foster Township was organized in 1864, and named for Dr. Reuben R. Foster, a pioneer settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 sqmi, of which 35.4 sqmi is land and 0.4 sqmi  (1.20%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 314 people, 112 households, and 85 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.9 PD/sqmi. There were 119 housing units at an average density of 3.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.41% White, 0.32% African American, 0.32% Asian, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.91% of the population.

There were 112 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.1% were married couples living together, 1.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.34.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.6% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,833, and the median income for a family was $48,125. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $16,477 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,224. About 3.0% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.

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Frost, Minnesota

Frost is a city in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 215 at the 2020 census.

History
A post office called Frost has been in operation since 1899. The city was named for architect Charles Sumner Frost.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.53 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 198 people, 95 households, and 59 families living in the city. The population density was 373.6 PD/sqmi. There were 123 housing units at an average density of 232.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 0.5% African American, 0.5% Native American, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 95 households, of which 22.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.9% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.59.

The median age in the city was 47.8 years. 18.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 34.4% were from 45 to 64; and 19.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 251 people, 115 households, and 66 families living in the city. The population density was 476.7 PD/sqmi. There were 126 housing units at an average density of 239.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.81% White, 0.40% Asian, 2.79% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.79% of the population.

There were 115 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.6% were non-families. 40.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 14.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,389, and the median income for a family was $34,792. Males had a median income of $27,708 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,756. About 8.8% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 18.2% of those 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Ernest Anderson (1902-1992), Farmer and Minnesota state legislator, was born in Frost.
 * Lon Clark, actor
 * Dale Erdahl (1931-2005), Businessman and Minnesota state legislator, was born in Frost.
 * Ludwig B. Erdahl (1889-1969), Farmer and Minnesota state legislator, was born in Frost.

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Jo Daviess Township, Faribault County, Minnesota

Jo Daviess Township is a township in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 281 at the 2000 census. The township was named for Major Joseph Hamilton Daveiss (1774–1811), who was killed at the Battle of Tippecanoe.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 sqmi, of which 35.9 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi  (0.11%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 281 people, 107 households, and 78 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.8 PD/sqmi. There were 118 housing units at an average density of 3.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 91.81% White, 0.71% African American, 0.71% Native American, 4.63% from other races, and 2.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.61% of the population.

There were 107 households, out of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.2% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the township the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 132.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,750, and the median income for a family was $35,625. Males had a median income of $30,938 versus $19,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $13,220. About 11.7% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 5.6% of those 65 or over.


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Kiester, Minnesota

Kiester is a city in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 501 at the 2010 census.

History
A post office called Kiester has been in operation since 1882. The city was named for county judge Jacob Armel Kiester.

Tornado
A tornado reportedly touched down in the city of Kiester on June 17, 2010. The tornado caused a large amount of destruction, and several homes were damaged. The tornado was later rated EF2 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale after damage assessment was completed.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.44 sqmi, all land.

Minnesota State Highway 22 and County Highway 2 are two of the main routes in the community.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 501 people, 246 households, and 141 families residing in the city. The population density was 1138.6 PD/sqmi. There were 281 housing units at an average density of 638.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.4% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.

There were 246 households, of which 20.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.3% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.7% were non-families. 40.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.67.

The median age in the city was 47.8 years. 17.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.8% were from 25 to 44; 29.4% were from 45 to 64; and 26.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.5% male and 48.5% female.

In popular culture
On June 7, 2016, a Preparation H television commercial debuted that was filmed in Kiester.

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Kiester Township, Faribault County, Minnesota

Kiester Township is a township in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 320 at the 2000 census.

Kiester Township was organized in 1872, and named for Jacob Kiester, a local historian who afterward served as state legislator.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 sqmi, all land.

Minnesota State Highway 22 serves as a main route in the township.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 320 people, 120 households, and 101 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.9 PD/sqmi. There were 131 housing units at an average density of 3.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.12% White, 0.31% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.31% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population.

There were 120 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.0% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.8% were non-families. 13.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 122.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,188, and the median income for a family was $39,205. Males had a median income of $25,208 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,258. About 5.3% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.8% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.

In popular culture
On June 7, 2016, a Preparation H television commercial debuted that was filmed in Kiester.

Notable people

 * Steve Heitzeg, composer (born 1959) — grew up on a farm near Keister.


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Lura Township, Faribault County, Minnesota

Lura Township is a township in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 217 at the 2000 census.

Lura Township was organized in 1864, and named after Lura Lake.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.2 square miles (91.0 km2), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 217 people, 81 households, and 63 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.2 PD/sqmi. There were 83 housing units at an average density of 2.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 92.17% White, 1.84% African American, 3.69% from other races, and 2.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.15% of the population.

There were 81 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.4% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,625, and the median income for a family was $41,458. Males had a median income of $28,438 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,344. About 17.9% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.6% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.


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Minnesota Lake Township, Faribault County, Minnesota

Minnesota Lake Township is a township in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 237 at the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.0 square miles (88.1 km$2$), of which 31.4 square miles (81.4 km$2$) is land and 2.6 square miles (6.7 km$2$)  (7.61%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 237 people, 83 households, and 70 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.5 people per square mile (2.9/km$2$). There were 86 housing units at an average density of 2.7/sq mi (1.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 83 households, out of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.5% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.5% were non-families. 12.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.2% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $46,667. Males had a median income of $21,250 versus $30,833 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,788. About 7.4% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 6.3% of those 65 or over.


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Pilot Grove Township, Faribault County, Minnesota

Pilot Grove Township is a township in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 182 at the 2000 census.

History
Pilot Grove Township was organized in 1856, and named from a nearby grove of trees which stood as a landmark to pioneer travelers.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 square miles (93.2 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 182 people, 73 households, and 55 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.1 people per square mile (2.0/km$2$). There were 80 housing units at an average density of 2.2/sq mi (0.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.35% White, 1.10% African American, and 0.55% from two or more races.

There were 71 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.0% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 17.0% from 45 to 64, and 22.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 124.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,500, and the maximum income for a family was $47,500. Males had a median income of $30,875 versus $21,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,876. About 4.2% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.


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Prescott Township, Faribault County, Minnesota

Prescott Township is a township in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 222 at the 2000 census.

Prescott Township was organized in 1861, and named for a pioneer settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 square miles (93.5 km$2$), of which 35.9 square miles (93.1 km$2$) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.5 km$2$)  (0.50%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 222 people, 82 households, and 66 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.2 people per square mile (2.4/km$2$). There were 92 housing units at an average density of 2.6/sq mi (1.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.10% White, 0.90% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.15% of the population.

There were 82 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.4% were married couples living together, and 19.5% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.6% under the age of 18, 2.7% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $48,571, and the median income for a family was $49,464. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,986. About 8.0% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.


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Rome Township, Faribault County, Minnesota

Rome Township is a township in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 172 at the 2000 census.

Rome Township was organized in 1868, and named after Rome, in Italy.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 square miles (92.5 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 172 people, 73 households, and 57 families residing in the township. The population density was 4.8 people per square mile (1.9/km$2$). There were 74 housing units at an average density of 2.1/sq mi (0.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.26% White, 1.16% Asian, 0.58% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.23% of the population.

There were 73 households, out of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.5% were married couples living together, 1.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.9% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.68.

In the township the population was spread out, with 19.8% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 19.2% from 25 to 44, 33.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 132.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $40,208. Males had a median income of $20,625 versus $25,625 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,896. About 3.1% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.


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Seely Township, Faribault County, Minnesota

Seely Township is a township in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 210 at the 2000 census.

Seely Township was organized in 1858, and named for Philander C. Seely, a pioneer settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 square miles (93.4 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 210 people, 84 households, and 63 families residing in the township. The population density was 5.8 people per square mile (2.2/km$2$). There were 92 housing units at an average density of 2.6/sq mi (1.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 94.29% White, 2.38% African American, 0.48% Asian, 0.48% from other races, and 2.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.43% of the population.

There were 84 households, out of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.0% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 18.1% from 25 to 44, 31.0% from 45 to 64, and 22.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $36,500. Males had a median income of $20,750 versus $38,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,555. None of the families and 1.1% of the population were living below the poverty line.


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Verona Township, Faribault County, Minnesota

Verona Township is a township in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 391 at the 2000 census.

Verona Township was organized in 1858, and named after Verona, in Italy.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.5 square miles (91.9 km$2$), of which 35.5 square miles (91.8 km$2$) is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 391 people, 158 households, and 118 families residing in the township. The population density was 11.0 people per square mile (4.3/km$2$). There were 168 housing units at an average density of 4.7/sq mi (1.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.74% White, and 0.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.26% of the population.

There were 158 households, out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.6% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.7% were non-families. 22.8% of all households Verona Township is a township in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 391 at the 2000 census.

Verona Township was organized in 1858, and named after Verona, in Italy.

Geography[edit]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.5 square miles (91.9 km2), of which 35.5 square miles (91.8 km2) is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics[edit]
As of the census of 2000, there were 391 people, 158 households, and 118 families residing in the township. The population density was 11.0 people per square mile (4.3/km2). There were 168 housing units at an average density of 4.7/sq mi (1.8/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.74% White, and 0.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.26% of the population.

There were 158 households, out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.6% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.7% were non-families. 22.8% of all households Verona Township is a township in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 391 at the 2000 census.

Verona Township was organized in 1858, and named after Verona, in Italy.

Geography[edit]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.5 square miles (91.9 km2), of which 35.5 square miles (91.8 km2) is land and 0.03% is water.

Demographics[edit]
As of the census of 2000, there were 391 people, 158 households, and 118 families residing in the township. The population density was 11.0 people per square mile (4.3/km2). There were 168 housing units at an average density of 4.7/sq mi (1.8/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.74% White, and 0.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.26% of the population.

There were 158 households, out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.6% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.7% were non-families. 22.8% of all households comprised individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 20.5% from 25 to 44, 30.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,750, and the median income for a family was $53,333. Males had a median income of $27,188 versus $17,000 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,690. About 6.7% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.0% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.


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Walnut Lake Township, Faribault County, Minnesota

Walnut Lake Township is a township in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 251 at the 2000 census.

Walnut Lake Township was organized in 1861, and named after a former lake where white walnut trees grew.

History
Ghost Town: Walnut Lake, Faribault County WALNUT LAKE Township, settled in June 1856, organized in 1861, bears the name of its large lake, referring to its butternut trees, also called oil-nut and white walnut. It is translated from the Dakota name Tazuka. The village of Walnut Lake, section 27, on the northwest side of Walnut Lake, flourished with hotels, a post office, a school, several stores, dwellings, and a blacksmith shop. Its first post office operated 1860–69, when it was transferred to Wells; a second post office operated 1870–82. The village was a popular stage stop for persons hunting lands to the west.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 square miles (93.0 km$2$), of which 34.9 square miles (90.4 km$2$) is land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km$2$)  (2.81%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 251 people, 92 households, and 65 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.2 people per square mile (2.8/km$2$). There were 102 housing units at an average density of 2.9/sq mi (1.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 98.80% White, 0.40% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.20% of the population.

There were 92 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.4% were married couples living together, 2.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.3% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.36.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 132.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,375, and the median income for a family was $48,125. Males had a median income of $27,321 versus $23,958 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,632. About 1.5% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 4.9% of those 65 or over.


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Walters, Minnesota

Walters is a city in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 73 at the 2010 census.

History
A post office called Walters was established in 1901, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1996. The city was named for a railroad official.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.20 sqmi, all land.

County Highways 30 and 31 are two of the main routes in the community. Minnesota State Highway 22 is nearby.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 73 people, 31 households, and 20 families living in the city. The population density was 365.0 PD/sqmi. There were 36 housing units at an average density of 180.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White and 1.4% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 31 households, of which 22.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.5% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.75.

The median age in the city was 43.8 years. 19.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 21.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.8% male and 45.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 88 people, 34 households, and 24 families living in the city. The population density was 440.2 PD/sqmi. There were 38 housing units at an average density of 190.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.59% White, 1.14% Native American, and 2.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.82% of the population.

There were 34 households, out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.0% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 21.6% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $26,563. Males had a median income of $21,250 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,472. There were 17.4% of families and 22.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including 50.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Wells, Minnesota

Wells is a city in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,343 at the 2010 census.

History
Wells was laid out in 1869. The city was named for J.W. Wells, father in law of Clark W. Thompson.

The city contains a property listed on the National Register of Historic Places: the former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Depot and Lunchroom.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.99 sqmi, all land.

Minnesota State Highways 22 and 109 are two of the main routes in the city. Interstate 90 is located six miles south of Wells on Highway 22.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,343 people, 1,013 households, and 635 families living in the city. The population density was 1177.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,133 housing units at an average density of 569.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.3% of the population.

There were 1,013 households, of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.3% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the city was 45.3 years. 22.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.6% were from 45 to 64; and 22.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,494 people, 1,032 households, and 665 families living in the city. The population density was 1,846.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,097 housing units at an average density of 812.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.31% White, 0.04% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.68% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 2.17% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. 4.73% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,032 households, out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.5% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 22.1% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 26.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,463, and the median income for a family was $38,523. Males had a median income of $27,969 versus $19,873 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,614. 9.8% of the population and 5.9% of families were below the poverty line. 7.4% of those under the age of 18 and 15.1% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Transportation
Land was purchased in 1964 to build an airport. The Wells Municipal Airport opened in August 1966.

Notable people

 * Larry Buendorf, US Secret Service agent who subdued Squeaky Fromme.
 * David M. Carey, Veterinarian and Minnesota state senator
 * Remember L. H. Lord, businessman and Minnesota state legislator
 * Eric Oren, Minnesota state legislator and businessman
 * Charles Leonard Todd, Minnesota state senator, farmer, and businessman
 * Frederic Warde, printer, type and book designer.

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Winnebago, Minnesota

Winnebago is a city in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,391 at the 2020 census.

History
Winnebago was originally called Winnebago City, and under the latter name was laid out in 1856. The city was named after the Winnebago Indians, who had recently been moved to a reservation nearby from a location further north near Long Prairie. A post office was established as Winnebago City in 1857, and "city" was dropped from the name in 1905.

The first rail service came to Winnebago in 1871, when the Southern Minnesota Railroad completed it's line to the town. Winnebago was the western terminus of the line until 1878, when it was extended to the west, reaching the state border at Airlie in 1880. That same year, the Southern Minnesota Railroad was absorbed into the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad (CMStP&P), more commonly known as the Milwaukee Road.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.27 sqmi, all land.

U.S. Route 169 and Minnesota State Highway 109 are two of the main routes in the city.

Winnebago is nine miles north of Interstate 90, exit 119, and approximately 28 miles south of Mankato.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,437 people, 609 households, and 379 families living in the city. The population density was 633.0 PD/sqmi. There were 688 housing units at an average density of 303.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% White, 0.1% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 2.6% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.5% of the population.

There were 609 households, of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.8% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 42.3 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 22.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,487 people, 641 households and 398 families living in the city. The population density was 675.5 PD/sqmi. There were 705 housing units at an average density of 320.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.30% White, 0.47% Native American, 0.67% Asian, 1.75% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.66% of the population.

There were 641 households of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.83.

21.0% under of the population were the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 27.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.

The median household income was $32,321 and the median family income was $41,420. Males had a median income of $30,375 versus $20,256 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,435. About 4.6% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Harry Chozen - Major League baseball player
 * John E. Grotberg - U.S. Representative from Illinois
 * Margaret Hurley - Washington State legislator
 * William Knight - lawyer and newspaper publisher; father of Phil Knight, founder of Nike Inc.
 * Allen Walker Read - linguist and etymologist
 * Harry E. Siman - Nebraska State Senator

Politics
Winnebago is located in Minnesota's 1st Congressional District. Winnebago is located in Minnesota State Senate District 24, represented by Julie Rosen, and Minnesota House District 24A, represented by Bob Gunther.

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Winnebago City Township, Faribault County, Minnesota

Winnebago City Township is a township in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 221 at the 2000 census.

History
Winnebago City Township was organized in 1858, and named after its largest settlement, Winnebago.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.5 square miles (89.3 km$2$), of which 34.4 square miles (89.2 km$2$) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km$2$)  (0.12%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 221 people, 80 households, and 63 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.4 people per square mile (2.5/km$2$). There were 96 housing units at an average density of 2.8/sq mi (1.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.10% White, 0.45% Asian, and 0.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.45% of the population.

There were 80 households, out of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.8% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.3% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,375, and the median income for a family was $48,333. Males had a median income of $29,464 versus $17,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,458. About 7.6% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 12.0% of those 65 or over.


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Amherst Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota

Amherst Township is a township in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 405 at the 2000 census.

Amherst Township was organized in 1858, and named after Amherst, Ohio, the native home of the wife of an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the 2000 census, there were 405 people, 124 households, and 101 families residing in the township. The population density was 11.3 PD/sqmi. There were 139 housing units at an average density of 3.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.02% White, 0.49% Asian, 0.74% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.74% of the population.

There were 124 households, out of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.2% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.5% were non-families. 17.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.27 and the average family size was 3.75.

The population was 38.0% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $27,500, and the median income for a family was $31,250. Males had a median income of $23,472 versus $20,972 for females. The per capita income for the township was $11,539. About 12.8% of families and 25.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 39.8% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.


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Arendahl Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota

Arendahl Township is a township in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 333 at the 2000 census.

Arendahl Township was organized in 1860, and named after Arendal, in Norway.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 sqmi, of which 35.7 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi  (0.34%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 333 people, 118 households, and 94 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.3 people per square mile (3.6/km$2$). There were 137 housing units at an average density of 3.8/sq mi (1.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the township was 99.70% White and 0.30% Native American.

There were 118 households, out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.2% were married couples living together, 2.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.3% were non-families. 15.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the township the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,500, and the median income for a family was $45,417. Males had a median income of $29,688 versus $25,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,915. About 6.5% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.3% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.


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Beaver Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota

Beaver Township is a township in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 243 at the 2000 census.

Beaver Township was organized in 1858, and named after Beaver Creek.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.1 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 243 people, 93 households, and 67 families residing in the township. The population density was 6.7 PD/sqmi. There were 99 housing units at an average density of 2.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.65% of the population.

There were 93 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,625, and the median income for a family was $46,964. Males had a median income of $38,750 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,007. About 6.8% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 5.4% of those 65 or over.


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Bloomfield Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota

Bloomfield Township is a township in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 414 at the 2000 census. Bloomfield Township borders Beaver Township, Forestville Township, and Spring Valley Township.

Bloomfield Township was organized in 1858.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7 sqmi, of which 35.7 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi  (0.08%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 414 people, 146 households, and 122 families residing in the township. The population density was 11.6 PD/sqmi. There were 157 housing units at an average density of 4.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.03% White, 0.24% African American, 0.48% Asian, and 0.24% from two or more races.

There were 146 households, out of which 39.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.5% were married couples living together, 2.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.4% were non-families. 15.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the township the population was 28.7% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,813, and the median income for a family was $51,750. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $29,107 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,577. About 2.4% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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Bristol Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota

Bristol Township is a township in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 499 at the 2000 census.

Bristol Township was organized in 1858, and named after Bristol, in England.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 499 people, 161 households, and 113 families residing in the township. The population density was 13.8 /sqmi. There were 167 housing units at an average density of 4.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.60% White, 0.20% Asian, and 0.20% from two or more races.

There were 161 households, out of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.1% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.10 and the average family size was 3.87.

In the township the population was spread out, with 38.1% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 16.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,250, and the median income for a family was $36,806. Males had a median income of $22,500 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income for the township was $12,854. About 17.7% of families and 31.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 50.5% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.


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Canton, Minnesota

Canton is a city in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 346 at the 2010 census.

History
A post office called Canton has been in operation since 1882. Canton was incorporated in 1887. The city was named after Canton, Ohio.

The city was previously served by passenger rail at Canton station.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.00 sqmi, all land.

Canton is along U.S. Highway 52 and Fillmore County Road 21, Main Street. It is five miles east-southeast of Harmony, and nine miles west of Mabel.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 346 people, 162 households, and 88 families living in the city. The population density was 346.0 PD/sqmi. There were 177 housing units at an average density of 177.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.7% White and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 162 households, of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.7% were non-families. 40.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 43.3 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 30.8% were from 45 to 64; and 17.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 500 people, 437 households, and 94 families living in the city. The population density was 341.9 PD/sqmi. There were 171 housing units at an average density of 170.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.29% of the population.

There were 157 households, out of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.5% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.9% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 25.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,409, and the median income for a family was $25,972. Males had a median income of $22,917 versus $21,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,373. About 14.9% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.4% of those under age 18 and 19.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Mabel-Canton Public Schools operates area public schools.

The school colors of the pre-merger Canton School were blue and gold. The first graduating class at the Canton School did so in 1914. In 1966 it consolidated into Mabel-Canton.

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Canton Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota

Canton Township is a township in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 684 at the 2000 census.

History
Canton Township was organized in 1858, and named after Canton, Ohio.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.1 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 684 people, 184 households, and 149 families residing in the township. The population density was 19.5 PD/sqmi. There were 205 housing units at an average density of 5.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.51% White, 0.15% African American, 0.15% Asian, and 2.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.90% of the population.

There were 184 households, out of which 47.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.5% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.5% were non-families. 15.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.72 and the average family size was 4.27.

In the township the population was spread out, with 43.4% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 22.1% from 25 to 44, 14.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 22 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $31,429, and the median income for a family was $34,896. Males had a median income of $21,250 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $9,594. About 23.1% of families and 37.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 52.7% of those under age 18 and 16.1% of those age 65 or over.


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Carimona Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota

Carimona Township is a township in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 272 at the 2000 census.

Carimona Township was organized in 1858, and named after Chief Carimona (Walking Turtle) of the Winnebago Indians.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.6 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 272 people, 109 households, and 85 families residing in the township. The population density was 7.6 PD/sqmi. There were 116 housing units at an average density of 3.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.90% White, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.10% of the population.

There were 109 households, out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.4% were married couples living together, 1.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the township the population was 22.8% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 29.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $39,792, and the median income for a family was $44,375. Males had a median income of $27,000 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,278. About 4.8% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 13.6% of those 65 or over.


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Carrollton Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota

Carrollton Township is a township in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 321 at the 2000 census.

Carrollton Township was organized in 1858, and named for Charles Carroll of Carrollton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.9 sqmi, of which 37.8 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi  (0.32%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 321 people, 113 households, and 90 families residing in the township. The population density was 8.5 PD/sqmi. There were 132 housing units at an average density of 3.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.07% White, 0.31% Asian, and 0.62% from two or more races.

There were 113 households, out of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.1% were married couples living together, 1.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.5% were non-families. 12.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.2% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,981, and the median income for a family was $49,750. Males had a median income of $27,000 versus $20,156 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,404. About 2.1% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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Chatfield Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota

Chatfield Township is a township in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 489 at the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.6 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 489 people, 181 households, and 148 families residing in the township. The population density was 14.2 PD/sqmi. There were 185 housing units at an average density of 5.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.39% White, 0.20% African American and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.20% of the population.

There were 181 households, out of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.3% were married couples living together, 2.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.2% were non-families. 14.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 29.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 119.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $48,182, and the median income for a family was $49,722. Males had a median income of $38,750 versus $22,589 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,317. About 6.0% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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Fillmore Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota

Fillmore Township is a township in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 485 at the 2000 census.

Fillmore Township was organized in 1858, and took its name from Fillmore County.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.9 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 485 people, 178 households, and 137 families residing in the township. The population density was 13.9 PD/sqmi. There were 202 housing units at an average density of 5.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.35% White, 0.62% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.21% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.21% of the population.

There were 178 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.9% were married couples living together, 2.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $40,417, and the median income for a family was $43,125. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $25,156 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,431. About 4.3% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.8% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.


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Forestville Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota

Forestville Township is a township in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 356 as of the 2010 census. It contains historic Forestville, which is now a living history museum within Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park.

Forestville Township was organized in 1855, and named for Forest Henry, an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 386 people, 150 households, and 115 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.7 PD/sqmi. There were 164 housing units at an average density of 4.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.48% White, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.30% of the population.

There were 150 households, out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.3% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.7% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $38,125, and the median income for a family was $50,500. Males had a median income of $27,333 versus $25,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,559. About 10.3% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.9% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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Fountain, Minnesota

Fountain is a city in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 410 at the 2010 census. Fountain is the western terminus of the Root River segment of the Root River State Trail. Local attractions include the Fillmore County History Center.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.83 sqmi, all land.

Fountain is claimed as the sinkhole capital of the United States of America due to the prevalence of karst topography.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 410 people, 171 households, and 112 families living in the city. The population density was 494.0 PD/sqmi. There were 177 housing units at an average density of 213.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.0% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 171 households, of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.5% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 37.3 years. 27.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.9% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.7% male and 49.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 343 people, 131 households, and 94 families living in the city. The population density was 413.4 PD/sqmi. There were 137 housing units at an average density of 165.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.54% White, 0.58% Native American, and 0.87% from two or more races.

There were 131 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.9% were married couples living together, 2.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,250, and the median income for a family was $49,583. Males had a median income of $28,571 versus $22,321 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,085. None of the families and 3.4% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 8.9% of those over 64.

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Fountain Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota

Fountain Township is a township in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 316 at the 2000 census.

Fountain Township was organized in 1858, and named for a local railroad water stop called "Fountain Spring".

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.9 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 316 people, 120 households, and 96 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.0 PD/sqmi. There were 128 housing units at an average density of 3.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.68% White and 0.32% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.27% of the population.

There were 120 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.7% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 21.2% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $50,250, and the median income for a family was $51,750. Males had a median income of $31,719 versus $23,438 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,518. About 4.3% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over.


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Harmony, Minnesota

Harmony is a city in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,020 at the 2010 census. The town bills itself as the "Biggest Little Town in Southern Minnesota" and features the largest Amish community in the state.

History
Harmony was founded in 1880.

Amish came to Fillmore County in 1974 from Ohio, seeking cheaper land.

Geography
Harmony is located at 43.56028°N, -92.00972°W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.13 sqmi, all of it land.

U.S. Highway 52 and Minnesota Highway 139 are two of the main routes in the community.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,020 people, 479 households, and 273 families living in the city. The population density was 902.7 PD/sqmi. There were 541 housing units at an average density of 478.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 479 households, of which 20.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.0% were non-families. 38.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.02 and the average family size was 2.63.

The median age in the city was 53.3 years. 17.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 33.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,080 people, 477 households, and 299 families living in the city. The population density was 948.9 PD/sqmi. There were 500 housing units at an average density of 439.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.98% White, 0.19% African American, 0.09% Asian, 0.46% from other races, and 0.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population.

There were 477 households, out of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.75.

In the city the population was spread out, with 20.6% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 21.2% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 30.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females there were 87.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,260, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $27,188 versus $22,768 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,859. About 8.4% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 16.0% of those age 65 or over.

Museums and other points of interest
The Amish are the focal point of local tourism & shopping with many Amish owned businesses in the surrounding area.

The JEM Theatre, a movie theater built in 1940, is the only one operating in Fillmore County. There are three antique shops in town. Generations of Harmony- A 50 dealer mall on hwy 52- North side of town. OLD Crow Antiques on hwy 52/corner of Main-A house full of primitives & garden decor(w/a Furniture warehouse on Main st).I Love Antiques-on South Main across from the bank- a traditional antique store.

Nearby Niagara Cave is one of the largest caves in the Midwest, and is rated among the top 10 best caves by various nationally recognized organizations. Niagara Cave features a 60 ft waterfall in the largest room in the cave, 200 feet below ground level. It also has ancient fossils embedded in limestone that predate the dinosaurs, and a wedding chapel where there have been over 400 weddings performed since it opened. Outside the cave there is a gift shop, 10 acre of picnic grounds, an 18-hole mini golf course, and a sluice box where people can mine for gems and fossils. The cave, containing 5 miles of passageways, was accidentally discovered in 1926 by a local pig farmer. It has been open to the public since 1933.

Harmony is the southern terminus of the Harmony-Preston Valley segment of the Blufflands State Trail. The Harmony-Preston State Trail connects the town to the renowned Root River Trail system.

Amish
In 1974, Amish from Wayne County, Ohio started a new settlement near Harmony. They belong to the Swartzentruber Amish affiliation, which are much more conservative than most other of the Old Order Amish affiliations. The total population of the Amish community near Harmony is about 1000 people. Besides farming they operate low-tech businesses, that produce and sell furniture, baskets, rugs, quilts, jams, baked goods and cashew crunch. The Amish are the focal point of local tourism attraction and shopping, with many Amish-owned businesses in the surrounding area.

Education
Fillmore Central School District (#2198) is a public district that has one school in Harmony, the High School (7-12th grade). The Elementary (PK-4th grade) and the Middle School (5-6th grade) are located in nearby Preston. Fillmore Central's total enrollment for the school years of 2005-2006 are 641 students.

The Harmony Public Library is the public library in Harmony. It is a member of Southeastern Libraries Cooperating, the SE Minnesota library region.

Notable people

 * Tami Hoag, author

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Harmony Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota

Harmony Township is a township in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 396 at the 2000 census.

History
Harmony Township was organized in 1858.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.8 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 396 people, 125 households, and 108 families residing in the township. The population density was 11.4 PD/sqmi. There were 136 housing units at an average density of 3.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.

There were 125 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 83.2% were married couples living together, 2.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.8% were non-families. 11.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.17 and the average family size was 3.45.

The population was 31.6% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.7 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $42,083, and the median income for a family was $41,875. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $21,406 for females. The per capita income for the township was $14,531. About 9.4% of families and 14.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.


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Holt Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota

Holt Township is a township in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 307 at the 2000 census.

Holt Township was organized in 1858, and named for Gilbert Holt, an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.0 sqmi, of which 32.8 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi  (0.55%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 307 people, 118 households, and 88 families residing in the township. The population density was 9.4 PD/sqmi. There were 136 housing units at an average density of 4.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 99.35% White, and 0.65% from two or more races.

There were 118 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.3% were married couples living together, 2.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 17.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the township the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 30.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,083, and the median income for a family was $39,167. Males had a median income of $25,875 versus $20,417 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,113. About 12.8% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.5% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Other Counties in Minnesota

 * Faribault County
 * Kandiyohi County
 * Lyon County
 * Marshall County
 * Meeker County
 * Saint Louis County
 * Lake County
 * Lake of the Woods County
 * Anoka County
 * Beltrami County
 * Chisago County


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BpNichol

Barrie Phillip Nichol (30 September 1944 – 25 September 1988), known as bpNichol, was a Canadian poet, writer, sound poet, editor, Creative Writing teacher at York University in Toronto and grOnk/Ganglia Press publisher. His body of work encompasses poetry, children's books, television scripts, novels, short fiction, computer texts, and sound poetry. His love of language and writing, evident in his many accomplishments, continues to be carried forward by many.

Work
Nichol was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. Though his early writing consisted of fiction and lyrical poems, he first received international recognition in the 1960s for concrete poetry. The first major publications included Journeying & the returns (1967), a purple box containing visual & lyrical poems and Konfessions of an Elizabethan Fan Dancer (1969) a book of concrete poetry. He won the 1970 Governor General's Award for poetry with four publications: the prose booklet The True Eventual Story of Billy the Kid a collection of lyrical poems, Beach Head, the boxed concrete sequence, Still Water and The Cosmic Chef, a boxed anthology of concrete and visual poetry.

His best known work, The Martyrology (1972–1992) is an open-ended, lifelong poem that investigates language. The 'saints' are drawn from 'st' words (storm becomes St. Orm) and their spiritual quest provides a springboard from which linguistic issues of textuality, reading and writing are explored.

Nichol frequently collaborated with other artists. The work of the sound poetry group, The Four Horsemen (Nichol, Rafael Barreto-Rivera, Paul Dutton and Steve McCaffery) has been documented in Volcano Theatre's stage performances of The Four Horsemen Project (Dora Mavor Moore Award 2007 & 2015). He collaborated with Steve McCaffrey to form The Toronto Research Group (TRG), with Barbara Caruso, visual artist, with R. Murray Schafer,   Howard Gerhard and John Beckwith,  composers.

Nichol's zest for publishing other writers was reflected in founding Ganglia Press with David Aylward in 1964 and grOnk in 1967 with Aylward, Rob Hindley-Smith and David UU ( David W. Harris). He was a volunteer editor at Coach House Books from 1975 to his death. In 1978, he was one of the collective that established Underwhich Editions which edited, designed, published and distributed the works of worthy writers. During the 1970s and 80s, he was a contributing editor of Open Letter, a literary magazine.

Nichol also had a large presence on screens of various sizes. In the mid-1980s, he became a writer for the children's television show, Fraggle Rock, created by Jim Henson. Soon, scriptwriting for other children's television shows followed: The Raccoons, Under the Umbrella Tree, Care Bears and Babar. Several films include bp and his work, starting with Michael Ondaatje's short film, Sons of Captain Poetry; Ron Mann's Poetry in Motion followed by bp: pushing the boundaries, directed by Brian Nash, and more recently, Justin Stephenson's award-winning film, The Complete Works. He died in Toronto, Ontario, five days shy of his 44th birthday. Since his death, there has been an upsurge of interest in First Screenings, Nichol's 1984 computer poem (updated by Jim Andrews and his team ) which has been part of electronic exhibitions from Mexico to Oakville.

Therafields
Barrie Nichol / bpNichol was also a central figure in the psychoanalytic community Therafields, from the early 1960s into the early 1980s, with his formal resignation as vice-president of the organization in 1982. Nichol dedicates The Martyrology to the founder, Lea Hindley-Smith, “for lea / without whose act of friendship / quite literally none of this would have been written’ (14) and the work makes many references to Therafields, Lea, the Annex, and Mono Mills, where the organization owned multiple properties, and some named individuals. Nichol “underwent personal therapy” in 1963” with Lea, and he is credited with stating, ”In my case, I think therapy literally saved my life” (Scobie 18).

Commemoration
The bpNichol Chapbook Award, a prize for poetry publications between 10 and 48 pages, was established in 1986 by Phoenix Community Works Foundation. This annual award for excellence in Canadian Poetry in English is now administered by Meet the Presses collective.

A street in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is named in his honour. bpNichol Lane is located near Huron and Sussex Streets beside Coach House Books. It features an eight-line poem by Nichol carved into the pavement: "A / LAKE / A / LANE / A / LINE / A / LONE".

Poetry

 * Cycles Etc. (Cleveland: 7 Flowers Press, 1965)
 * Scraptures: second sequence (Toronto: Ganglia Press, 1965)
 * Journeying & the returns (Toronto: Coach House, 1967)
 * Konfessions of an Elizabethan Fan Dancer (London: Writers Forum, 1967; Toronto: Weed/Flower Press, 1973; Toronto: Coach House Books, 2004)
 * Still Water (Vancouver: Talonbooks, 1970)
 * The other side of the room (Toronto: Weed/Flower Press, 1971)
 * Monotones (Vancouver: Talonbooks, 1971)
 * The Captain Poetry Poems (blewointment press, 1971; Toronto: BookThug, 2011)
 * The Martyrology, Books 1 & 2 (Toronto: Coach House, 1972)
 * Love: A Book of Remembrances (Vancouver: Talonbooks, 1974)
 * The Martyrology, Books 3 & 4 (Toronto: Coach House, 1976)
 * Selected Writing: as elected (Vancouver: Talonbooks, 1980)
 * The Martyrology, Book 5 (Toronto: Coach House, 1982)
 * First Screening (Calgary: Red Deer College Press, 1984; vispo.com)
 * Zygal: a book of mysteries & translations (Toronto: Coach House, 1985)
 * The Martyrology, Book 6 Books (Toronto: Coach House, 1987)
 * Gifts: the Martyrology Book(s) 7 & (Toronto: Coach House, 1990)
 * Ad Sanctos: the Martyrology Book 9 – a performance work with Howard Gerhard (Toronto: Coach House, 1993)
 * Truth: a book of Fictions (Toronto: Mercury Press, 1993. Irene Niechoda, ed.)
 * Art Facts: a book of contexts (Arizona: Chax Press, 1990)
 * a book of variations: love-zygal-art facts (Toronto: Coach House, 2013. Stephen Voyce, ed.)
 * bp: beginnings (Toronto: BookThug, 2014. Stephen Cain, ed.)

Booklets

 * Scraptures: 2nd Sequence (Toronto: Ganglia Press, 1965)
 * The Birth of O (Toronto: Ganglia Press, 1966)
 * Cold Mountain (Toronto: Ganglia Press, Singing Hands Series 3, 1966; Toronto: Coach House Press, 1967; Vancouver: Fingerprinting Inkoperated, 1992)
 * Ruth (Toronto: Fleye Press, 1967; Hamilton: MindWare, 1993)
 * Ballads of the Restless Are (Sacramento: The Runcible Spoon Press, 1968)
 * Lament (Toronto: Ganglia Press, 1969; London, England, Writers Foum, 1969)
 * The true eventual story of Billy the Kid (Toronto: Weed/Flower Press, 1970)
 * Beach Head (Sacramento: Runcible Spoon, 1970)
 * ABC: the Aleph Beth Book (Toronto: Oberon Press, 1971)
 * Grease Ball Comics 2 (Toronto: Ganglia Press, 1972)
 * Aleph Unit (Toronto: Seripress, 1973)
 * White Sound : a variant (Toronto: Ganglia Press, 1976)
 * Scraptures 2nd Sequence: Alternate Takes (Vancouver: BCMonthly, 1977)
 * Alphhabet Ilphbet (Toronto: Seripress, 1978)
 * Translating translating Apollinaire: a preliminary report (Milwaukee: Membrane press, 1979)
 * The Story of the Boat Peope (Tpronto: Operation Lifline, 1980)
 * Extreme Positions (Edmonton: Longspoon Press, 1981)
 * Continental Trance (Lantzville, BC: Oolichan books, 1982)
 * The Frog Variations (Toronto: Curvd H&z, 1983)
 * Transformational Unit (self-published in 1983 as a Christmas gift)
 * continuum (Toronto: Underwhich Editions, 1984)
 * Critical Frame of Reference (Toronto, Pataphysical Hardware Company, 1985; reprinted 1992)
 * 8 Lines on/of/as H's + 2 Alpha Pairings (Toronto: Letters, 1986; reprinted 1994)
 * Librarians Need A Break (Toronto: Underwhich Editions, 1987)
 * Bored Messengers (Prince George, B.C: Gorse Press, 1988)
 * Back Lane Letters (Toronto: Letters, 1994)
 * Holiday (Ottawa: Curvd H&z, 1999)

Prose

 * Two Novels (Toronto: Coach House, 1971)
 * Craft Dinner (Aya Press, 1978)
 * Journal (Toronto: Coach House, 1978)
 * Still (Vancouver: Pulp Press, winner of the 3-day novel writing contest 1983)
 * Selected Organs: parts of an autobiography (Windsor: Black Moss Press, 1988)
 * organ music: parts of an autobiography ( Windsor: Black Moss Press, 2015)
 * Trois Contes de l'ouest (Quebec: Le Quartanier, 2015. Christophe Bernard, translator)
 * Trois Contes de l'ouest (Quebec: Le Quartanier, 2015. Christophe Bernard, translator)

Television credits

 * Fraggle Rock (Henson & Associates & CBC TV, 1984–1987)
 * Under the Umbrella Tree (Noreen Young Productions & CBC Television, 1986–1987)
 * The Raccoons (Evergreen Raccoons Ltd, 1986)
 * Care Bears; Babar (TV series) (Nelvana Studios, 1986–1988)
 * Blizzard Island (Studio East & CBC Television, 1985–1988)

Critical studies and reviews of Nichol's work

 * Rational geomancy

Related books

 * bpNichol: What History Teaches (Stephen Scobie, Talonbooks, 1984)
 * Read the Way he writes: A festschrift for bpNichol (Open Letter, Sixth Series, No. 5-6, 1986)
 * Tracing the Paths: Reading ≠ Writing the Martyrology (Line Magazine, No. 10 & Talonbooks, 1988)
 * Rational Geomancy: the collected research reports of the Toronto Research Group 1973-1982 (Steve McCaffery & bpNichol, Talonbooks, 1992)
 * A Sourcery for Books 1&2 of bpNichol's Martyrology (Irene Niechoda, ECW Press, 1992)
 * Meanwhile: the critical writings of bpNichol (Roy Miki, ed., Talonbooks, 1992)
 * An H in the Heart: bpNichol: A Reader (George Bowering & Michael Ondaatje ed., McClelland & Stewart, 1994.)
 * bpNichol Comics (Carl Peters, ed., Talonbooks, 2002)
 * The Alphabet Game: a bpNichol Reader (Darren Wershler-Henry & Lori Emerson, ed., Coach House Books, 2007)

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Jordan Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota

Jordan Township is a township in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 412 at the 2000 census.

Jordan Township was organized in 1858, and named after the Jordan Creek.

Jordan Town Hall was built in 1877 by Thomas Ferguson, a Scottish immigrant stonemason.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.0 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 412 people, 142 households, and 112 families residing in the township. The population density was 11.5 PD/sqmi. There were 155 housing units at an average density of 4.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 96.60% White, 1.70% African American, and 1.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.24% of the population.

There were 142 households, out of which 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.2% were married couples living together, 2.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.1% were non-families. 15.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 29.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $47,019, and the median income for a family was $47,917. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,843. About 5.2% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.6% of those under age 18 and 14.6% of those age 65 or over.