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Taunton Minnesota Community Guide


Location:
Welcome to Taunton Minnesota! Location of Taunton, Minnesota

 Taunton (city) 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2000-2010 Change
Actual Percent
Population 195 177 175 207 139 -68 -32.85
Land Area (sq. mile) 1.00 1.01 1.00 1.00 1.00 0 0.00
Density (persons per sq. mile) 195.0 175.3 175.0 207.0 139.0 -68 -32.85
Housing Units 81 81 80 77 78 +1 +1.30
Households -- 76 71 72 68 -4 -5.56
Persons Per Household -- 2.33 2.46 2.24 2.04 -0.20 -8.93

Geography:

Taunton is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.01 square miles (2.62 km²), all of it land. The elevation is 1,175 ft (358 m) above sea level.

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Demographics:

As of the census of 2010, there were 139 people, 68 households, and 35 families residing in the city. The population density was 137.6 inhabitants per square mile (53.1/km2). There were 78 housing units at an average density of 77.2 per square mile (29.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 68 households of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.7% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.5% were non-families. 38.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.2% 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 2.71.

The median age in the city was 42.2 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 18% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.3% male and 54.7% female.

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History:  

TAUNTON, a city in section 17, Eidsvold, platted in April 1886 and incorporated March 27, 1900, was named by C. C. Wheeler, an officer of Winona and St. Peter Railroad, for the city of Taunton in Massachusetts. It was first called Lonesome in August 1886 when the post office was established, indicative of its position on the prairie, changed three months later to Ripon after a community in Wisconsin, and changed again in 1888 to Taunton.

Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society

Street scene, Taunton Minnesota, 1917
Street scene, Taunton Minnesota, 1917
Courtesy Lyons County Historical Society - click image to enlarge


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Government:
Taunton City Hall
PO Box 337
Taunton MN 56291
Phone: (507) 872-5950
Fax: (507) 872-5951

Regular Business Hours:
not available

City Council Meetings:
November - March 1st Monday of the month at 6:30 pm
April - October 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm

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Title Term Ends Name and Address   Phone
Mayor 12/31/2022 Mike Breyfogle
201 N Main Street
Taunton MN 56291
  (507) 872-6640
Clerk/Treasurer appointed Rebecca Jurrens
PO Box 337
Taunton MN 56291
Email (507) 872-5950
Council Member 12/31/2022 Jim Pesch
301 Lincoln Street
Taunton MN 56291
  (507) 530-0315
Council Member 12/31/2022 Ryan Buysse
205 N Main Street
Taunton MN 56291
  (507) 401-6501
Council Member 12/31/2024 Rusty Rhymer
202 N Lincoln Street
Taunton MN 56291
  (507) 828-2663
Council Member 12/31/2024 Shannon Brewers
205 N Grant Street
Taunton MN 56291
  (507) 872-6577

Post Office:
US Post Office
104 N Main Street
Taunton, MN
56291-5000
Phone:
(507) 872-6870
Toll Free:
(800) ASK-USPS

Regular Business Hours:
Week Days        
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday           10:00 am - 11:30 am

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Utilities:
Utility Type Utility Name Utility Phone
Electricity Otter Tail Power Company (800) 257-4044
Natural Gas n/a n/a
Wastewater City of Taunton (507) 872-5950
Water City of Taunton (507) 872-5950
Telephone CenturyLink (888) 723-8010
Cable TV Midco (800) 888-1300

Major Employers:
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Minnesota State Highway Map of the Taunton Minnesota area
Minnesota State Highway Map of the Taunton Minnesota area


Events:
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Attractions:
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Recreation:
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Churches:
Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church
101 N Lincoln Street
Taunton, MN 56291
Phone: (507) 872-5150

Pastor:  n/a
Sunday Mass:  n/a
Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Taunton Minnesota

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Resorts:
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Campgrounds:
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Businesses:
AJ's Car Care
302 W 1st Street
Taunton, MN 56291
Phone: (507) 872-5422
AJ's Car Care, Taunton Minnesota
D & A Farm Service
3593 140th Avenue
Taunton, MN 56291
Phone: (507) 872-5197
 
Farmers Cooperative Elevator
101 E 1st Street
Taunton, MN 56291
Phone: (507) 872-6161
Web:  www.farmerscoopelevator.com
Farmers Cooperative Elevator, Taunton Minnesota
Fierview Dairy
3534 County Highway 8
Taunton, MN 56291
Phone: (507) 872-6529
 
Lawrence Sumerfelt Farm
1045 County Road 10
Taunton, MN 56291
Phone: (507) 872-6676
 
Pesek Cattle Farm
1943 290th Street N
Taunton, MN 56291
Phone: (507) 828-5163
Web:  www.pesekcattlefarm.com

ROOTED IN FAITH AND FAMILY, PESEK CATTLE FARM takes great pride in breeding and raising high quality show steers and heifers. Located near Taunton, Minnesota, Pesek Cattle Farm is a fourth generation family farm that is comprised a club calf and commercial cow/calf program, along with a feedlot operation.
 
Rusty's Corner Cafe
102 Main Street N
Taunton, MN 56291
Phone: (507) 872-6658

Rusty's Corner Cafe is a hometown cafe that offers large quailty portions at affordable prices. Come once and you'll be back. Rusty's also offers weekend specials of Friday night BBQ Ribs and Saturday night prime rib. Rusty's also offers catering for all occasions.
Rusty's Corner Cafe, Taunton Minnesota
State Bank of Taunton
101 S Main Street
Taunton, MN 56291
Phone: (507) 872-6136
Web:  www.statebankoftaunton.com

The State Bank of Taunton began business in May of 1905, with a capital stock of $10,000. The State Bank of Taunton has grown substantially over the last century. In 2005, the Bank celebrated its centennial with the community. Four additions were made to the original building, with the latest being in 2011.
State Bank of Taunton Minnesota
Sterzinger Crushing Inc
3273 290th Avenue
Taunton, MN 56291
Phone: (507) 872-6547
 
Taunton City Office
Taunton, MN 56291
Phone: (507) 872-5950
 
Tri-County Veterinary Clinic
201 W 1st Street
Taunton, MN 56291
Phone: (507) 872-6113
Web:  www.tricountyvetclinic.com

Dr. Scott Josephson grew up on a diversified farm near Minneota, MN and graduated from South Dakota State University in 1981 with a BS degree in Animal Science and a minor in Chemistry. He attended the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 1985. Dr. Josephson established the Tri-County Veterinary Clinic in 1985 after purchasing the Minneota Veterinary Service from Dr. A. W. Pennings. Dr. Josephson’s professional interests are focused on bovine reproduction with a special interest in embryo transfer and dairy reproduction management.
Tri-County Veterinary Clinic, Taunton Minnesota
US Post Office
104 N Main Street
Taunton, MN 56291
Phone: (507) 872-6870
Web:  www.usps.com
US Post Office, Taunton Minnesota
West End Bar
Highway 68
Taunton, MN 56291
Phone: (507) 872-5218
West End Bar, Taunton Minnesota

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