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Chisholm is located in the center of the Mesabi Iron
Range. It is in the heart of Arrowhead Country, named for Northeastern
Minnesota's unusual shape. Chisholm is a gateway to the Boundary Waters
Canoe Area, Voyageurs National Park, and other scenic areas in the
northern lakes and wilderness region. The population is 5,290.
The abundance of forests first attracted the logging
industry, but when iron and gold were discovered at Lake Vermillion in
1865, prospectors poured into the area. At the peak of the mining boom,
there were 45 mines operating around Chisholm. Although many of the
mines are now depleted, Chisholm still has the largest iron ore reserve
in the region, and mining continues to be the principle industry.
Chisholm's Longyear Lake is surrounded by park areas
with a swimming beach, tennis courts, and a hiking trail.
The Minnesota Museum of Mining is housed in an old
castle and preserves relics of the early mining industry. Exhibits
include a 1910 steam shovel, a steam locomotive with 80-ton ore cars,
and a Great North Road Railroad diorama.
Another attraction located in Chisholm is Ironworld
Discovery Center. Ironworld celebrates the history and traditions of the
Iron Range and preserves the heritage of this region. Ironworld offers
railway and trolley rides along a mine pit. Its Festival Park has
brooks, waterfalls, and quaint wooden bridges. Featured are ethnic
crafts, dancing, and food booths. Displays depict mining history.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city
has a total area of 12.3 km˛ (4.7 mi˛). 11.4 km˛ (4.4 mi˛) of it is land
and 0.9 km˛ (0.3 mi˛) of it (7.17%) is water. Chisholm is in the center
of the Mesabi Iron Range, one of the four iron ranges in the Arrowhead
Region of Minnesota.
As of the census2 of
2000, there are 4,960 people, 2,178 households, and
1,287 families residing in the city. The population
density is 436.2/km˛ (1,128.6/mi˛). There are 2,375
housing units at an average density of 208.9/km˛
(540.4/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 97.92%
White, 0.10% African American, 0.60% Native American,
0.28% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other
races, and 0.97% from two or more races. 0.73% of the
population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,178 households out of which 27.8% have
children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% are
married couples living together, 10.7% have a female
householder with no husband present, and 40.9% are
non-families. 37.1% of all households are made up of
individuals and 20.2% have someone living alone who is
65 years of age or older. The average household size is
2.20 and the average family size is 2.88.
In the city the population is spread out with 22.4%
under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25
to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 22.3% who are 65 years
of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every
100 females there are 92.0 males. For every 100 females
age 18 and over, there are 86.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city is
$28,472, and the median income for a family is $40,431.
Males have a median income of $35,972 versus $21,406 for
females. The per capita income for the city is $16,204.
12.1% of the population and 5.7% of families are below
the poverty line. Out of the total population, 14.1% of
those under the age of 18 and 11.0% of those 65 and
older are living below the poverty line.
Chisholm, a city in Balkan Township (T. 58N, R. 20W),
which was incorporated July 23, 1901, was burned September 5, 1908, but
was soon rebuilt; the post office was established in 1901. Its great mine,
first worked in 1889, and the village are named in honor of Archibald Mark
Chisholm, a principal explorer of the Mesabi Range. He was born in Alexandria,
Ontario, April 25, 1864; came to Minnesota and in 1888-94 was paymaster
of the Chandler and Ely Mines on the Vermilion Range; removed in 1894 to
Hibbing, where he was a bank cashier, dealing also in real estate and mining
properties; was discover and partner of several very productive Mesabi mines,
including this one bearing his name; had large interests of copper mining
in Arizona and New Mexico; removed in 1900 to Duluth. A junction of the
Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railroad was in section 28 of Balkan Township
associated with the Chisholm Mine.
There are
2,178 households out of which 27.8% have children under
the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% are
married couples living together, 10.7% have a female
householder with no husband present, and 40.9% are non-families.
37.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 20.2%
have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older.
The average household size is 2.20 and the average family
size is 2.88.
In the city the population is spread out
with 22.4% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 24.7%
from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 22.3% who are 65
years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every
100 females there are 92.0 males. For every 100 females
age 18 and over, there are 86.8 males.
The median income for a household in the
city is $28,472, and the median income for a family is $40,431.
Males have a median income of $35,972 versus $21,406 for
females. The
per capita income for the city is $16,204. 12.1% of
the population and 5.7% of families are below the
poverty line. Out of the total population, 14.1% of
those under the age of 18 and 11.0% of those 65 and older
are living below the poverty line.
Ironworld
Discovery Center, preserving Minnesota's mining and immigration
history.
Imagine...leaving everything behind to follow a dream and
embarking on an incredible journey.
The explosive growth of iron mining attracted thousands to
northeastern Minnesota. Their courage and tenacity transformed a
sparsely populated wilderness into a culturally diverse
industrial landscape.
Journey through the generations at Ironworld Discovery Center.
Ride a trolley with spectacular mine views, explore the outdoor
exhibits, take part in cultural heritage activities and uncover
links to the past at the Iron Range Research Center. There's so
much to see and do!
Minnesota Museum of
Mining
900 W Lake Street
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218)
254-5543
The
last word for those interested in discovering our state's past in
mining is the Minnesota Museum of Mining right here in Chisholm.
It's a place where you can discover more about mining and how it
helped build our state and our nation. At the Minnesota Museum of
Mining you and your family can climb on and feel the impressive
scale of traditional mining vehicles and equipment. It makes a very
interesting departure for the kids and anyone fascinated by machinery.
The
Taconite State Trail stretches 165 miles from Grand Rapids to Ely
and intersects with the Arrowhead State Trail just west of Lake
Vermillion. Portions are paved for biking and in-line skating. The
remainder of the natural surface trail is used primarily for snowmobiling
in the winter. The trail goes through a few areas that have standing
water in the summer, however portions of the trail are suitable
for horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking.
The Taconite Trail winds through forests of birch
and aspen intertwined with pine, leading the visitor by many isolated
lakes and streams. From Grand Rapids heading north, you see the
impact of the taconite and iron mining industry. The northern portion
of the trail terrain is rolling and tree covered as it winds through
state and national forest land.
Eight trail waysides and picnic facilities offer
scenic vistas of the hills, lakes and rivers of this area. The trail
also links three state parks: Bear Head Lake, Soudan Underground
Mine, and McCarthy Beach. The landscape in and around Bear Head
Lake State Park is very rolling and rocky.
The
Chisholm Inn & Suites hotel is the newest and most attractively
furnished hotel on the Iron Range. We opened this 43 room hotel
in June 1999 to meet the demands of both the business and leisure
traveler.
Located
on Hwy. 73 in Chisholm, below the water tower. 48 shaded grassy
sites, 13 full hookups (inc. cable TV), remaining sites w/elec./water.
16 pull-thrus, 20/30/50 amp, picnic tables, firewood, ice & dump
station. Super clean restrooms/showers & laundromat. Next to Museum
of Mining, 1 mi. to Ironworld, mine tours. Hull Rust Mine View 5
mi. Downtown Chisholm short walk from campground. Close to local
restaurants.
Throughout
the years funerals have changed and the Rupp Funeral Home &
Cremation Service has evolved with those changes. We are
available to assist you in pre-planning, burial and cremation
services 24-hours a day.
Choosing Rupp Funeral Home and Cremation Service means you will
have a caring, knowledgeable staff to assist you with your
options.
Rupp Furniture & Carpet
200 W Lake Street
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218)
254-3387
Sabin George CPA
2 W Lake Street
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218)
254-5745
Sertich Plumbing & Heating
221 W Lake Street
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218)
254-4332
Simonson Ronald Attorney
107 W Lake Street
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218)
254-5791
Simonson's Super Market
301 12th Street NW
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218)
254-1876
Slovenian National Home
Bar
210 W Lake Street
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218)
254-3862
Smart Screen Systems
610 Industrial Drive
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218)
254-4286
Sounds Alive
518 NE 2nd Street
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218)
254-5589
Spicer Steve CPA
313 W Lake Street
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218)
254-4201
Stinchfield Construction
601 5th Avenue NW
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218)
254-0045
Stuntebeck's Upholstery
14 W Lake Street
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218)
254-5911
Talk of the Town
125 W Lake Street
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218)
254-5780
TechniCopy
212 W Lake Street
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218)
254-2040
(800) 292-2040
Terry's Barber Shop
106 Lake Street W
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218)
254-3912
The Stand
700 6th Street SW
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218)
254-5651
Tom & Jerry's
201 W Lake Street
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218)
254-9980
Tommy's Bar
109 W Lake Avenue
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218)
254-4367
True Value Hardware
121 W Lake Street
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218)
254-2905
Twilight Entertainment
230 1st Street NW
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218)
254-3995
Upnorth Sundries
127 W Lake Street
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218)
254-4990
Valentini Patrick Attorney
1st National Bank Bldg.
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218)
254-3335
Vanbaak Agency
23 W Lake Street
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218)
254-7132
(877) 875-4812
Viking Supply
6469 Dewey Lake Drive
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218)
254-0084
Westwind Home
901 Center Drive
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218)
254-5519
Wizard's Cycle & Marine
1 W Lake Street
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218)
254-7654
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Ironworld
Discovery Center, preserving Minnesota's mining and immigration
history. 
The
last word for those interested in discovering our state's past in
mining is the Minnesota Museum of Mining right here in Chisholm.
It's a place where you can discover more about mining and how it
helped build our state and our nation. At the Minnesota Museum of
Mining you and your family can climb on and feel the impressive
scale of traditional mining vehicles and equipment. It makes a very
interesting departure for the kids and anyone fascinated by machinery.
The
Taconite State Trail stretches 165 miles from Grand Rapids to Ely
and intersects with the Arrowhead State Trail just west of Lake
Vermillion. Portions are paved for biking and in-line skating. The
remainder of the natural surface trail is used primarily for snowmobiling
in the winter. The trail goes through a few areas that have standing
water in the summer, however portions of the trail are suitable
for horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking. 
The
Chisholm Inn & Suites hotel is the newest and most attractively
furnished hotel on the Iron Range. We opened this 43 room hotel
in June 1999 to meet the demands of both the business and leisure
traveler. 
Throughout
the years funerals have changed and the Rupp Funeral Home &
Cremation Service has evolved with those changes. We are
available to assist you in pre-planning, burial and cremation
services 24-hours a day. 
