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In 1900 Barnum was known as a "Hello Town"; today
the town continues to welcome new residents and visitors with the
same enthusiasm as those early settlers did at the turn of the century.
Barnum, located on Interstate 35, 115 miles north of Minneapolis/St.
Paul and 35 miles south of Duluth, was at the time of its incorporation,
and still is today, deeply rooted in an agriculture/environmental
economy.
As of the
census2
of 2000, there were 525 people, 226 households,
and 138 families residing in the city. The
population density was 200.7/km˛ (519.7/mi˛).
There were 249 housing units at an average
density of 95.2/km˛ (246.5/mi˛). The racial
makeup of the city was 97.33%
White, 1.52%
Native American, and 1.14% from two
or more races.
Hispanic or
Latino of any race were 0.19% of the
population.
There
were 226 households out of which 34.5% had
children under the age of 18 living with
them, 43.4% were
married couples living together, 14.2%
had a female householder with no husband
present, and 38.9% were non-families. 31.0%
of all households were made up of individuals
and 16.4% had someone living alone who was
65 years of age or older. The average household
size was 2.32 and the average family size
was 2.96.
In the city the population
was spread out with 29.1% under the age
of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25
to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who
were 65 years of age or older. The median
age was 33 years. For every 100 females
there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females
age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males.
The median income for
a household in the city was $31,518, and
the median income for a family was $40,625.
Males had a median income of $34,375 versus
$21,250 for females. The
per capita income for the city was $14,621.
About 7.4% of families and 9.4% of the population
were below the
poverty line, including 10.8% of those
under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or
over.
BARNUM Township received its name in honor of George G.
Barnum, a resident of Duluth, who was paymaster of the Lake Superior and
Mississippi Railroad (later named the St. Paul and Duluth) when it was being
built. The city of Barnum, section 1, was incorporated as a village in 1967;
had a station of the Northern Pacific and a post office from 1872.
This three-day
festival is also sponsored by the Barnum Community Club. A wide
variety of events are featured in this extravaganza. The festival
includes such things as a parade down main street, out- door street
dance, 10 kilometer fun run, pan fishing contest, softball tournament,
children's park games, bingo, flea market, queen coronation, concession
stands and historical exhibits. The event serves as a popular way
to usher in the summertime fun for Barnum.
Every third
week of August, Barnum comes alive with the sounds of a good, old-
fashioned county fair. For over 100 years, Barnum has played host
to this annual event that includes animal, flower and vegetable
exhibits, along with arts and crafts, historical displays and of
course ... the midway and carnival. The Carlton County Fair also
has a proud tradition of annual horse racing events and a variety
of shows and other entertainment for the whole family. The fairgrounds
are prominently located in Barnum and are easily identified by finding
"Old No. 27". a fully-restored steam loco motive, located on the
fairgrounds.
The Barnum City Park is located in the center
of town. The Moosehorn River meanders through the park. The centralized
location is an added positive aspect as downtown Barnum is within
easy walking distance. A nature path along the river provides another
avenue of enjoyment.
Bear Lake Park County
Campground
Hanging Horn Park
This city operated park is located along the Moosehorn
River, just two miles from Barnum. A boat landing makes this park
a natural for gaining access to the Hanging Horn Lakes. The park
is open to the public, with no charge for boat landing and a nominal
fee for nightly camping.
Robert Johnson Memorial Park
This recreational facility is available through a
cooperative agreement by the city and the school district. Named
after a longtime mayor and teacher in Barnum, the park is open to
the public for all summertime activities, and no user fee is charged.
Willard Munger State Trail
Barnum is connected to the Willard Munger State Trail.
This paved trail, that stretches from Hinckley to Barnum, over 37
miles, serves as a bike and hiking trail during the summer and snowmobile
trail in the winter. The trail will eventually be completed and
be connected to Duluth, thru Jay Cooke State Park. When completed,
persons could then ride a paved trail all the way from Hinckley
to Duluth.
Spend the night in
the
"Gateway to the Northwoods!" Overlooking Bear Lake you'll be right on a direct connection
to endless miles of ATV, Biking, & Hiking trails.
Only 25 miles from Duluth and 110 miles from the
Twin Cities - 15 rooms; nine with Double beds, five with Queen
size beds & one with a King size — makes for a perfect place to
stay after a hard day on the trails.
The Barnum City Park is located in the center
of town. The Moosehorn River meanders through the park. The centralized
location is an added positive aspect as downtown Barnum is within
easy walking distance. A nature path along the river provides another
avenue of enjoyment.
Bear Lake Park County
Campground
Bent Trout Lake Campground
2928 Bent Trout Lake Road
Barnum, MN 55707
Phone: (218) 389-6322
In 1946, the Como Oil and
Propane Company opened for business in northern Minnesota with a
truck, a handful of customers and a commitment to customer satisfaction.
Through the years, our business grew. Our products developed. However,
our commitment to our customers remained exactly the same.
Today,
with eight local offices throughout the region, Como Oil & Propane
is the fastest-growing supplier of energy products and services
in the Northland. With over 100 employees, we're also the area's
largest heating fuel employer. We are constantly working to keep
our equipment and technology on the leading edge and to provide
our skilled and talented employees the best training possible. We
are constantly upgrading our storage facilities and equipment to
meet and exceed today's strict environmental regulations.
Dale Lund Homes
1744 E County Road 103
Barnum, MN 55707
Phone: (218) 485-8078
Spend the night in
the
"Gateway to the Northwoods!" Overlooking Bear Lake you'll be right on a direct connection
to endless miles of ATV, Biking, & Hiking trails.
Only 25 miles from Duluth and 110 miles from the
Twin Cities - 15 rooms; nine with Double beds, five with Queen
size beds & one with a King size — makes for a perfect place to
stay after a hard day on the trails.
