Navigation

LakesnWoods.com
  Home
Page
  Contact Us
  Privacy
  Minnesota History Shop

Visit The Minnesota History Shop
www.minnesotahistoryshop.com
Historic maps
Historic books
Historic framed art
Historic postcards

Clothing with historic images
And much more!!!



Dexter Guide:
  Photo Gallery
  Location
  Geography
  Demographics
  History
  Government
  Post Office
  News
  Weather
  Street Map
  Events
  Attractions
  Recreation
  Lakes
  Health Care
  Schools
  Churches
  Media
  Motels
  Resorts
  Campgrounds
  Businesses
  Aerial Photo
  Topographic Map

© 2004-2024
LakesnWoods LLC
All Rights Reserved

DCMA, Defamation, Copyright and Trademark Infingement Policy

 

WANTED!

Do you have photos, historical accounts or other items pertaining to the Dexter area? Would you like to share this historical information with the world? LakesnWoods.com would like to publish your Dexter photos (current or historical) or historical accounts on this website. Original materials can be returned and your privacy will be respected.

Contact us

 


I Love Minnesota
Hooded Sweatshirt

(design available on over 100 different items!)

LakesnWoods.com Store

 

 

 

Fishing Lure Clock Wall Clock

Fishing Lure Wall Clock 
(design available on over 100 different items!)

LakesnWoods.com Store

   

 

 

 

LUVYLE 10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER


Dexter Minnesota Community Guide


Location:
Dexter Minnesota Location of Dexter, Minnesota

Population: 
 Dexter (city) 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2000-2010 Change
Actual Percent
Population 252 279 303 333 341 +8 +2.40
Land Area (sq. mile) 2.50 1.43 1.45 1.45 1.45 0 0.00
Density (persons per sq. mile) 100.80 195.10 208.97 229.84 235.17 +5.33 +2.32
Housing Units 101 116 122 133 151 +18 +15.53
Households -- 105 114 130 144 +14 +10.77
Persons Per Household -- 2.66 2.66 2.56 2.37 -0.19 -7.42

Geography:

Dexter is a city in Dexter Township, Mower County, Minnesota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.50 square miles (3.88 km2), all of it land. The elevation is 1,421 ft (433 m).

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.


Demographics:

As of the census of 2010, there were 341 people, 144 households, and 100 families residing in the city. The population density was 227.3 inhabitants per square mile (87.8/km2). There were 151 housing units at an average density of 100.7 per square mile (38.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 0.6% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 144 households of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.6% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.78.

The median age in the city was 41.2 years. 21.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.3% were from 25 to 44; 29.4% were from 45 to 64; and 15.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.


Visit The Minnesota History Shop!
Visit The Minnesota History Shop!

History:  

DEXTER Township, organized June 6, 1870, was named for Dexter Parritt, who came from Ohio with his father, Mahlon Parritt, in 1857, these being the first settlers. The city of Dexter in sections 13, 14, 23, and 24 was platted in 1874 and was incorporated February 28, 1878; it had a station of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, and the post office was established in 1874.

Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society


West side of Main Street, Dexter Minnesota, 1908
West side of Main Street, Dexter Minnesota, 1908
LakesnWoods.com Postcard and Postcard Image Collection

Visit The Dexter Photo Gallery for more recent and historic area photos


Government:
Dexter City Hall
107 S Main Street
PO Box 208
Dexter, MN
55926
Phone:  (507) 584-6821
Fax: (507) 584-6316

Regular Business Hours:
vary - please call

City Council Meetings:
1st Monday of each month at 7:00 pm


Web  Facebook  Wikipedia  Email  Google Map 
 
Title

Term Ends

Name   Phone
Mayor 12/31/2022 Justin Forthun
236 Cedar Street
Dexter, MN 55926
Email (507) 438-6721
Clerk/Treasurer appointed Natalie Carroll
107 S Main Street
Dexter, MN 55926
Email  (507) 584-6821
(507) 438-4402
Council Member 12/31/2022 Tim Taylor
273 N Pine Street
Dexter, MN 55926
Email (507) 271-1117
Council Member 12/31/2022 Karnette Unverzagt
149 N Main Street
Dexter, MN 55926
Email (507) 440-3839
Council Member 12/31/2024 Diane O'Connor
231 Pleasant Street
Dexter, MN 55926
  (507) 584-6616
Council Member 12/31/2024 Casey Erwin
134 N Main Street
Dexter, MN 55926
Email (507) 271-6927
(507) 854-1451

Post Office:
US Post Office
100 N Main Street
Dexter, MN
55926-9620
Phone:
(507) 584-6421
Toll Free:
(800) ASK-USPS

Regular Business Hours:
Week Days       8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday           7:45 am - 9:45 am

Web  Google Map 
US Post Office

Utilities:
Utility Type Utility Name Utility Phone
Electricity Freeborn-Mower Coop (507) 373-6421
Natural Gas n/a --
Wastewater n/a --
Water n/a --
Telephone Frontier Communications (800) 435-1504
Cable TV n/a --

Major Employers:
Employer Products/Services Employees

n/a



News:
feedwidget @ Surfing Waves

Weather:

DEXTER WEATHER


Map:


View Larger Map

Minnesota State Highway Map of the Dexter Minnesota area
Minnesota State Highway Map of the Dexter Minnesota area


Events:

none


Check Out The Minnesota History Shop! Good Goods and Great Gifts!
Minnesota History Shop

Attractions:

none


Recreation:

none


Lakes:
Lake Name Size
(acres)
Lake info Lake Map Rec Map Topo Map

none in the immediate area


Health Care:

none


Schools:

none


Churches:
United Methodist Church
230 Pleasant Street
Dexter, MN 55926
Phone: (507) 584-6693
Web: www.umcdexter.org

Pastor:  Karen Ashton
Sunday Worship:  9:00 am

United Methodist Church, Dexter Minnesota

Media:

none


Motels:
Windmill Hotel & Conference Center
120 State Highway 16
Dexter, MN 55926
Phone: (507) 584-6440
 

Resorts:

none


Campgrounds:

none


Businesses:
Anderson Hog Farm
63402 265th Street
Dexter, MN 55926
Phone: (507) 567-2139
 
Dexter Elevator Inc
132 N Main Street
Dexter, MN 55926
Phone: (507) 584-6422
 
Dexter Mobil
131 N Main Street
Dexter, MN 55926
Phone: (507) 584-2221
 
Farm Bureau Insurance
236 S Main Street
Dexter, MN 55926
Phone: (507) 584-1215
 
Farmers State Bank of Elkton
235 Main Street
Dexter, MN 55926
Phone: (507) 584-6441
Web: www.fsbelkton.com

Farmers State Bank of Elkton was charted as a commercial bank on October 29, 1913. Banking operations began in Elkton, Minnesota, and continue today serving the surrounding communities of central Mower County. The bank opened with just $3,500 in capital and has grown throughout the years. Today the bank is a well-capitalized institution, positioned to help its customers with all of their banking needs.

Farmers State Bank of Elkton
Hamilton Auction Company
130 State Highway 16
Dexter, MN 55926
Phone: (507) 584-0133
Web: www.hamiltonauctioncompany.com

Hamilton Auction Company has been in the auction sale business since 1969. Earl Hamilton holds a current auction license and is a member of the Minnesota State Auctioneers Association. Earl has lived and farmed in the southern Minnesota area all his life. Earl has an office and sale yard at Dexter, MN where he holds regular consignment auctions selling real estate, farm equipment, tractors, combines, cars, pickups, semi-tractors & trailers, construction equipment & misc. items.

Hamilton Auction Company, Dexter Minnesota
Haven Industries
67374 310th Street
Dexter, MN 55926
Phone: (507) 584-6300
Web: www.havenindustries.us

Haven Industries provides custom metal fabricating services in addition to manufacturing Grain Saver grain augers. A complete line of utility augers and accessories, as well as gravity cart and mounted augers provides a solution to most grain handling and grain storage requirements.

Haven Industries
Howe Counter Tops
333 Pleasant Street
Dexter, MN 55926
Phone: (507) 584-6778
Web: www.howecountertops.net

Howe Countertops in Dexter, MN offers home improvement and home remodeling services. It is an insured company that has been operating for over 40 years. We have been serving the entire Rochester, MN area. Learn More About Howe Countertops: Custom laminate counter top expert Undermount sinks - stainless steel Home improvement and kitchen remodels We also offer free estimates. We carry brands such as Karran, Firma, and WilsonArt. Rochesters counter top expert.

Howe Counter Tops, Dexter Minnesota
Ice Haus Bed & Breakfast
65150 220th Street
Dexter, MN 55926
Phone: (507) 584-0101
Web: www.icehaus.com

Located at the Western Terminus of The National Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway and the Shooting Star Scenic Byway in the "Southern Gateway" area of SE Minnesota, the Ice Haus Bed & Breakfast offers easy access to many tourism venues. Rest, relaxation and romance await you at the Ice Haus Bed and Breakfast. This private oasis is a wonderful mixture of luxury and creature comforts designed treat your inner child.

Ice Haus Bed & Breakfast, Dexter Minnesota
Jensen Repair
65798 310th Street
Dexter, MN 55926
Phone: (507) 584-6604
 
Johnson's Auto Electric
65798 310th Street
Dexter, MN 55926
Phone: (507) 584-9700
 
Lake Geo Travel Plaza
236 S Main Street
Dexter, MN 55926
Phone: (507) 584-1801
 
Meadow Design Studio
70508 225th Street
Dexter, MN 55926
Phone: (507) 440-6945 ‎
Web: www.meadowdesignstudio.com
 
Myrna Bowie CPA
27348 670th Avenue
Dexter, MN 55926
Phone: (507) 584-6484
 
Oasis Bar & Grill
123 Main Street
Dexter, MN 55926
Phone: (507) 584-9914
 
P T Repair
70265 225th Street
Dexter, MN 55926
Phone: (507) 754-6808
 
Parenting Resource Center
22997 660th Avenue
Dexter, MN 55926
Phone: (507) 584-2204
 
Pete's Airport - 7MY9
26887 665th Avenue
Dexter, MN 55926
Phone: (507) 584-6479
 
Pinecone Restaurant
Windmill Travel Center
Dexter, MN 55926
Phone: (507) 584-6491
 
Pit Stop Bar & Grill
236 S Main Street
Dexter, MN 55926
Phone: (507) 584-1492
 
R & S Grain Systems Inc
25863 650th Avenue
Dexter, MN 55926
Phone: (507) 584-6794
 
Sparkle Wash of Southern Minnesota
63539 250th Street
Dexter, MN 55926
Phone: (507) 951-2758
 
T N G Plumbing
64456 230th Street
Dexter, MN 55926
Phone: (507) 584-1237
Web: www.tngplumbing.com

At T 'N G Plumbing, our goal is to complete your job in an efficient, timely and trustworthy manner. We will leave your home/business confident that you will be satisfied with our work. We take pride in our work and want you to as well. Our company is our family, and as a family we work together to achieve that satisfaction for our clients and our employees.

 
Tucker Land Surveying
104 S Main Street
Dexter, MN 55926
Phone: (507) 584-6767
 
Twisted Scissors Hair Salon
121 Main Street
Dexter, MN 55926
Phone: (507) 440-3839
 
United Methodist Church
230 Pleasant Street
Dexter, MN 55926
Phone: (507) 584-6693
 
US Post Office
100 N Main Street
Dexter, MN 55926
Phone: (507) 584-6421
 
Windmill Hotel & Conference Center
120 State Highway 16
Dexter, MN 55926
Phone: (507) 584-6440
 
Zion Lutheran Church
66632 300th Street
Dexter, MN 55926
Phone: (507) 584-6480
 

Aerial Photo:    


View Larger Map


Topographic Map:   [click map to enlarge, zoom in or zoom out]
Topographic map of the Dexter Minnesota area
Topographic map is courtesy of the Minnesota DNR - click map to zoom or enlarge


 
LakesnWoods.com    Home Page    Contact Us    Privacy
 

 

© 2004-2024 LakesnWoods LLC All Rights Reserved