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Location of Akeley, Minnesota

Population:
 Akeley (city) 1970 1980 1990 2000 2004
(est)
1990-2000 Change
Actual Percent
Population 468 486 393 412 398 19 4.83
Land Area (sq. mile) 1.50 1.36 1.48 1.48 -- 0.00 0.23
Density (persons per sq. mile) 312.00 357.35 265.54 277.75 -- 12.21 4.60
Housing Units 183 236 226 234 -- 8 3.54
Households -- 178 166 179 176 13 7.83
Persons Per Household -- 2.73 2.37 2.30 2.26 -0.07 -2.85

Geography:
 
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.9 km˛ (1.5 mi˛). 3.8 km˛ (1.5 mi˛) of it is land and 0.1 km˛ (0.04 mi˛) of it (1.99%) is water.

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Demographics:

As of the census2 of 2000, there were 412 people, 179 households, and 119 families residing in the city. The population density was 107.5/km˛ (277.7/mi˛). There were 234 housing units at an average density of 61.0/km˛ (157.7/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city was 96.60% White, 2.67% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.24% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.21% of the population.

There were 179 households out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.8% were married couples living together, 16.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.65.

In the city the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 86.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,719, and the median income for a family was $33,611. Males had a median income of $26,023 versus $19,063 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,749. About 17.2% of families and 17.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.8% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.

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History:

Akeley Lumber Company's planing mill.
Akeley Lumber Company's planing mill, 1892
 Courtesy of the Minnesota Historical Society

The city of Akeley was incorporated on December 30, 1916. It was developed on large tracts of timber land that had been surveyed by Thomas Barlow Walker in 1876 and purchased by him and Akeley a short time later; their Red River Lumber Company began in 1893. General settlement began about 1895, with a general store, a brick industry, and hotels; the railroad came in 1899; the post office began in 1895 as Akely in postmaster John A. Plummer's home. Plummer was born in Indiana in 1851, came with his family to Minnesota in 1855 and to Akeley Township in 1894; the name changed to the present spelling in 1927. Dairying replaced the lumber industry by the early 1900s, and the Red River Lumber Company moved its mill to California in 1917.

Street scene, Akeley.
Street scene, Akeley, 1900
 Courtesy of the Minnesota Historical Society
Broadway, Akeley.
View of Broadway in Akeley, 1905
 Courtesy of the Minnesota Historical Society

Government:
Akeley City Hall 25 Gracesan Avenue N
Akeley, MN 56433

(218) 652-2465

Mayor Gary Hendricks
ghend@eot.com
PO Box 151
Akeley MN 56433
(218) 652-2521
Clerk/Treasurer Orphelia Johnson PO Box 58
Akeley MN 56433

(218) 652-2567

Councilman Brian Hitchcock
gandysam@arvig.net
420 Pleasant Avenue
Akeley MN 56433
 (218) 652-4815
Councilman Frank Lamb Sr.
fdlambsr@eot.com
210 Crow Wing Lake Dr.
Akeley MN 56433

(218) 652-2885

Councilman Alf Staffenhagen
fransta@unitelc.com
190 Staff Street SE Akeley MN 56433 (218) 652-4212

Post Office:
Post Office - Akeley
10 Broadway Street W
Akeley, MN 56433-8415
Phone: (218) 652-2295
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Attractions & Recreation:
Akeley City Park & Campground
PO Box 67
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-2172

Located just off the Heartland Trail within walking distance to downtown Akeley.  Gas, Churches, Cafes, Laundry & Hardware, Groceries, Entertainment (LIVE THEATRE), Golf course within 6 miles, Great Fishing, 4 Wheeling, Hiking, Biking, 100's of lakes with-in 10 miles and much more.

Heartland Trail

The Heartland State Trail was one of the first rail-to-trail projects in the country. It is a 49 mile multiple use trail between Park Rapids and Cass Lake. The trail is located entirely on a level abandoned railroad grade except for a four mile segment north of Walker, on sharply rolling terrain. The 27 mile segment between Park Rapids and Walker has a paved surface. This segment also has a second grassy treadway for horseback riding and mountain biking. The 22 mile segment from Walker to Cass Lake is primarily compacted gravel and railroad ballast with occasional sandy areas and can be used for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking.

In winter, an alternate trail is groomed for snowmobiling between Park Rapids and Walker. (The paved trail between Park Rapids and Walker is closed to all snowmobiles.) Snowmobiles are allowed on the Heartland State Trail between Walker and Cass Lake. There also are connections from the trail to many miles of groomed snowmobile trails in the Hubbard county Grant-in-Aid trail system.

Views of lakes, rivers and streams are numerous, and many are accessible from the trail. The trail passes through northern hardwood forests and stands of jack, red, and white pine, as well as the spruce fir forest community. The occasional majestic white pine can be seen towering over the trail. Common mammals noticed along the trail include whitetail deer, raccoon, red fox, porcupine, beaver and muskrat. The observant trail user may spot coyote, weasel, mink, bobcat or black bear. Many varieties of birds can be seen along the trail including the bald eagle, which has a large population in the Chippewa National Forest and surrounding area.

Paul Bunyan Historical Museum

The Akeley Paul Bunyan Historical Museum is located on Main Street immediately behind the large statue of Paul Bunyan.  The Museum was opened in 1984 and contains an interesting collection of pictures and artifacts portraying the early Akeley history when the largest sawmill in the state was located here and the population was between 3,000 and 4,000.  The Museum is open daily from noon until 4:00 p.m. during the summer months from Memorial Day to Labor Day.  It is supported solely by donations from individuals and organizations.


Lakes:
Lake Name Size
(acres)
Location Lake info Lake Map Rec Map Topo Map
Big Bass 124 8 mi SW of Akeley
Crystal 197 5.5 mi SE of Akeley
Eleventh Crow Wing 790 .5 mi N of Akeley
Howard 365 3 mi E of Akeley
Ninth Crow Wing 227 2 mi SW of Akeley
Shingobee 160 1.5 mi E of Akeley
Tenth Crow Wing 173 1 mi W of Akeley
Williams 102 4 mi SE of Akeley

Schools:
Akeley Elementary Campus
210 Pleasant Avenue NE
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 547-5355

Churches:
Bethany Lutheran Church
100 3rd Street SE
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-2030
 
First Lutheran Church
10 Pleasant Avenue SE
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-3335

Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church
30 Chicago Avenue SW
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-2785

St John's Lutheran Church LCMS
110 Pleasant Avenue SE
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-3779

Sunday Worship    9:00 am
Sunday School     10:30 am

St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Akeley.
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1915
 Courtesy of the Minnesota Historical Society

United Methodist Church
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-3337

White Oak Bible Chapel
7 miles south of Akeley on Highway 64
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-3848

Sunday Worship   11:00 am
Sunday School      9:45 am

 

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Motels:
Headwaters Restaurant & Motel
Akeley, MN 56433

Resorts:
Beauty Bay Lodge & Resort
24342 County Road 80
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-3557
 
Crow Wing Crest Resort
31159 County Road 23
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-3111
(800) 279-2754
E-mail - vacation@crowwing.com 

A taste of Minnesota's "northwoods" awaits you here at the headwaters of the beautiful Crow Wing Chain of Lakes.  Fresh balsam pines, soaring eagles, haunting loon songs, and vividly hued sunsets reflected upon spring fed, sparkling clear waters provides a magnificent setting for Crow Wing Crest Lodge, our three season vacation destination. 
 
A variety of 18 rustic and brand new cabins provide choices for those on any budget,
  PLUS, a new cabin is in the works for the 2004 season with a jacuzzi, fireplace, wrap around deck, etc. Besides all the family activities, fishing and fun, we also offer reflexology, healing touch, drumming circles and aromatherapy for those guests interested --- our somewhat unique niche among resorts. 

Moore Springs Resort
5127 Howard Lake Trail NW
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-2131
(800) 450-2131

Moore Springs Resort is the hide-out you've been looking for in Minnesota's scenic lake country. Ten ultra-modern, smoke-free cabins are nestled under giant virgin pines which tower over the resort; and just a few steps will take you into the Chippewa Nat'l Forest, where hiking trails and wilderness lakes abound.

Pine Ridge Resort
24955 Heartwood Trail
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-2340
 
Pixie Point Resort
11th Crow Wing Lake
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-2342
 
Stompin' Grounds Lodge & Camping
26993 State Highway 64
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-2964
(800) 725-1579
E-mail:
stompinggrounds@arvig.net

Campgrounds:
Stompin' Grounds Lodge & Camping
26993 State Highway 64
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-2964
(800) 725-1579
E-mail:
stompinggrounds@arvig.net

Businesses:

Main Street, Akeley.
Main Street, Akeley, 1931
 Courtesy of the Minnesota Historical Society

Akeley Auto Sales
100 Staff Street SE
Akeley, MN 56433
Akeley Civic & Commerce Chambers of Commerce
6 Broadway Street
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-2600
 
Akeley City Hall
25 Gracesan Avenue North
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-2465
 
Akeley Climate Control
28 Broadway Street East
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-4959
 
Akeley Fire Department
PO Box 214
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-4618
Akeley Hardware & Laundromat
6 and 8 Broadway Street
PO Box 263
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-2369
Akeley Municipal Liquor
2 Broadway
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-4084

Open 6 days/week (closed Sundays).  Daily Drink Specials, On-Sale, Off-Sale.  Pizza, Snacks, Darts, Pool Tables, leagues and contests.  Must be 21 years of age or older.  Located on Hwy. 34 in downtown Akeley, just east of the World's Largest Statue of Paul Bunyan!  Large selection of music of every kind, updated regularly.

Akeley Post Office
10 Broadway
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-2295

Akeley VFW
30525 220th Street
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-9229

Club Hours - Noon till closing Daily

American Legion
Neal Todd Post 363
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-4212
Beard Construction
7677 County Road 12 NW
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 547-1025
 
Beauty Bay Lodge & Resort
24342 County Road 80
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-3557
 
Beaver Lake Builders
5948 Long Lake Road
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 547-4140
 
Bee's Antiques
30 Chicago Avenue SW
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-2948
 
Bolton Steven H Attorney at Law
29660 State Highway 34
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-3010
 
Brauhaus German Restaurant & Lounge
28234 State Highway 34
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-2478
 
Bunyan's Convenience
440 Broadway Street E
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-3333
Clean Sweep
PO Box 127
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-2537
 
Crow Wing Crest Resort
31159 County Road 23
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-3111
(800) 279-2754
E-mail - vacation@crowwing.com 

A taste of Minnesota's "northwoods" awaits you here at the headwaters of the beautiful Crow Wing Chain of Lakes.  Fresh balsam pines, soaring eagles, haunting loon songs, and vividly hued sunsets reflected upon spring fed, sparkling clear waters provides a magnificent setting for Crow Wing Crest Lodge, our three season vacation destination. 
 
A variety of 18 rustic and brand new cabins provide choices for those on any budget,
  PLUS, a new cabin is in the works for the 2004 season with a jacuzzi, fireplace, wrap around deck, etc. Besides all the family activities, fishing and fun, we also offer reflexology, healing touch, drumming circles and aromatherapy for those guests interested --- our somewhat unique niche among resorts. 

Em's Coffee & Deli
5 Broadway Street
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-1000
First National Bank of Walker
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-3777
Frankly Country
PO Box 44  
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-2885 
E-mail: fdlamb@eot.com
 
Grandpa J'S
1025 Marie Avenue SE
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-2888
 
Harold Harris VFW Post 8508
30525 220th Street
Akeley MN 56433-8361
(218) 652-9229
 
Heartland Trail Antiques Books Crafts & Gifts
90 Marie Avenue SE
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-4610
 
Headwaters Restaurant & Motel
Akeley, MN 56433
Kay's Pine Chalet  
23299 285th Avenue

Akeley, MN 56433

(218) 652-2040
 
Lake Country Supermarket
15 Broadway Street E
PO Box 247
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-2145
E-mail: lannings@dsl.arvig.net
Little Angel
Akeley, MN 56433
Lorraine's Hair Care
24 Broadway Street E
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-2081
Lowe Electric Inc
7169 State Highway 34 NW
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 547-3929
 
M & K Construction
PO Box 183
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-2243
 
Mike's Fix-It-Shop
90 Marie Avenue SE
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-4959
 
Moore Springs Resort
5127 Howard Lake Trail NW
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-2131
(800) 450-2131

Moore Springs Resort is the hide-out you've been looking for in Minnesota's scenic lake country. Ten ultra-modern, smoke-free cabins are nestled under giant virgin pines which tower over the resort; and just a few steps will take you into the Chippewa Nat'l Forest, where hiking trails and wilderness lakes abound.

Northern States Electric
24996 Horseshoe Road
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-4227
 
Old World Woodshop
25411 Hidden Road
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-2700
 
One Dudycha Corporation
28 Broadway Street E
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-4959
 
Pine Ridge Resort
24955 Heartwood Trail
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-2340
 
Pixie Point Resort
11th Crow Wing Lake
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-2342
 
Rick Runquist Guide Service
21880 County Road 12
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-3209
RuralRock Computer Service
PO Box 145  
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-4642
E-mail: mailman@ruralrock.com

Shingobee Resort & RV Park
5719 Howard Lake Road NW
Akeley MN 56433 
(218) 652-2221
 
Stompin' Grounds Lodge & Camping
26993 State Highway 64
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-2964
(800) 725-1579
E-mail:
stompinggrounds@arvig.net
Stony Ridge Hunting Preserve
20453 299th Avenue
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-2196
 
T & M Express
Junction 34 And 64
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-3676

Tamahay Camp
21566 County Road 84
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-3033
E-mail:
eidenne@yahoo.com
 
Village Electronics
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-4911
 
Vredenburg Construction
23351 285th Avenue
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-2919
 
Walker Septic Services
26411 State Highway 64
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-4809
 
Wicks Wood Products Inc
24558 277th Avenue
PO Box 9

Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-3707
E-mail: wwpmail@wickswoodproducts.com
Your source for wood paneling and flooring. We carry V-groove paneling in 4", 5" and 6" widths. We do custom millwork and custom dry kilning. All of our lumber is dried to 6 to 8 percent. If it's made out of wood give us a call!!

Woodtick Theatre
Akeley, MN 56433
(218) 652-3826 

The Woodtick Theater personifies the spirit of music and comedy of the popular public radio show, Prairie Home Companion. And though it may not look like Nashville's Grand Old Opry, the talent of its performers seems to leave audiences just as satisfied.

Woodtick Theater's two-hour show features beautiful gospel music, comedy skits, lighthearted instrumentals, harmonicas, fiddles, and guitars. The show appeals to all ages -- families take their children and grandchildren for an afternoon or evening of entertainment.


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