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Akeley Minnesota City Guide

Population:

Akeley (city)	1970	1980	1990	2000	2004 (est)	1990-2000 Change
Akeley (city)	1970	1980	1990	2000	2004 (est)	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 km² (1.5 mi²). 3.8 km² (1.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (1.99%) is water.

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Demographics:

As of the census ² of 2000, there were 412 people, 179 households, and 119 families residing in the city. The population density was 107.5/km² (277.7/mi²). There were 234 housing units at an average density of 61.0/km² (157.7/mi²). 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, 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, 1900
Courtesy of the Minnesota Historical Society

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

Regular Business Hours:
Week Days 09:00AM-12:00PM 01:00PM-04:30PM
Saturdays 09:00AM-09:30AM

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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
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, 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, 1931
Courtesy of the Minnesota Historical Society

Akeley Auto Sales 100 Staff Street SE Akeley, MN 56433
Akeley Civ ic & 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.