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Location:
Elgin Minnesota Welcome Sign Location of Elgin, Minnesota

Population: 
 Elgin (city) 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2000-2010 Change
Actual Percent
Population 580 667 733 826     1,089 +263 +35.47
Land Area (sq. mile) 0.40 0.43 0.39 0.65 0.92 +0.27 +41.54
Density (persons per sq. mile) 1,450.00 1,551.16 1,879.49 1,262.76 1,183.70 -79.06 -6.26
Housing Units 214 272 293 324 418 +94 +29.01
Households -- 249 288 321 400 +79 +24.61
Persons Per Household -- 2.68 2.55 2.57 2.72 +0.15 +5.84

Geography:

Elgin is a city in Wabasha County, Minnesota on Minnesota State Highway 42. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.92 square miles (2.38 km2), all of it land. The elevation is 1,060 ft (323 m).

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Demographics:

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,089 people, 400 households, and 295 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,183.7 inhabitants per square mile (457.0/km2). There were 418 housing units at an average density of 454.3 per square mile (175.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White, 0.5% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 400 households of which 46.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.3% were non-families. 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.15.

The median age in the city was 31 years. 31.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.9% were from 25 to 44; 19.2% were from 45 to 64; and 8.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

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History:  

ELGIN Township, first settled in April 1855, organized May 11, 1858, likewise bears the name of an ancient town and its county in Scotland. It is also the name of a city in Illinois and of villages in ten other states. The city of Elgin in sections 27 and 28, first known as West Greenwood, was founded in November 1878, when the railway branch from Eyota to this place and Plainview was completed, and incorporated as a village on January 4, 1895. The first settlers were George and Curtis Bryant, Henry Atherton, and George Farrar, all having come from Vermont in 1855; George Bryant was the first postmaster when the post office was established in 1857.

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Main Street, Elgin Minnesota, 1920's
Main Street, Elgin Minnesota, 1920s
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Government:
Elgin City Hall
170 Main Street E
PO Box 236
Elgin, MN
55932
Phone: (507) 876-2291
Fax: (507) 876-2451

Regular Business Hours:
Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 7:30 am - 2:00 pm

City Council Meetings:
3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm


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Elgin City Hall, Elgin Minnesota
Title Term Ends Name and Address   Phone
Mayor 12/31/2022 Tim Boardman
155 1st Avenue NW
Elgin, MN 55932
Email
Email
(507) 421-3371
Clerk/Treasurer appointed Jessica Cartwright
130 2nd Avenue SE
Elgin, MN 55932
Email
Email
(507) 876-2291
Council Member 12/31/2022 Heather Speer
29802 530th Street
Elgin, MN 55932
Email (507) 421-0365
Council Member 12/31/2022 Ron Krueger
10 4th Avenue SW
Elgin, MN 55932
Email
Email
(507) 876-2536
Council Member 12/31/2024 Craig Ziebell
10 Rolling Hills Drive
Elgin, MN 55932
Email
Email
(507) 358-6726
(507) 208-1669
Council Member 12/31/2024 Kevin Keilholtz
35 2nd Street SW
Elgin, MN 55932
Email (507) 951-5483

Post Office:
US Post Office
120 1st Avenue NE
Elgin, MN
55932-9687
Phone:
(507) 876-2317
Toll Free:
(800) ASK-USPS

Regular Business Hours:
Week Days        8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday           8:30 am - 10:00 am  

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US Post Office

US Post Office, Elgin Minnesota


Utilities:
Utility Type Utility Name Utility Phone
Electricity Peoples Cooperative Service   (507) 367-7000
Natural Gas Minnesota Energy Resources (800) 889-9508
Wastewater Plainview-Elgin Sanitary District (507) 534-3891
Water City of Elgin (507) 876-2291
Telephone Centurylink (877) 837-5738
Cable TV Midco Cable (800) 888-1300

Major Employers:
Employer Products/Services Employees
Plainview Elgin Millville School District Elementary & Secondary Schools 55
Elgin Milk Service General Freight Trucking 19


News:
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Weather:

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Minnesota State Highway Map of the Elgin Minnesota area


Events:

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Attractions:

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Recreation:
Great River Ridge Trail

The Great River Ridge Trail passes through rural countryside, linking two farm communities, Plainview and Elgin. This is the initial segment of a proposed 13-mile trail expanding to Carley State Park and linking to the Root River Trail and Chester Woods Park.

 

Lakes:
Lake Name Size
(acres)
Lake info Lake Map Rec Map Topo Map

none in the immediate area


Health Care:

none


Schools:
Plainview-Elgin-Millville Schools
Independent School District 2899

500 W Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964
Phone: (507) 534-3651
Fax: (507) 534-3907
Web: www.pem.k12.mn.us
Plainview-Elgin-Millville Schools
PEM High School
500 W Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964
Phone: (507) 534-3128
Fax: (507) 534-0174

Grades:  9-12
Students:  540

 
PEM Jr. High School
70 1st Street SE
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2521
Fax: (507) 876-2110

Grades:  7-8
Students:  257

 
PEM 4-6 Grade School
210 2nd Street SW
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2213
Fax: (507) 876-2296

Grades:  4-6
Students:  340

 
PEM PreK-3 Elementary School
600 W Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964
Phone: (507) 534-4232
Fax: (507) 534-0132

Grades:  PK-3
Students:  430

 

Churches:
Immanuel Lutheran Church
7134 247 Highway NE
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2585

Pastor:  John Fuchs
Sunday Worship:  9:30 am

Immanuel Lutheran Church, Elgin Minnesota
Peace United Methodist Church
52497 275th Avenue
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2651

Pastor:  Reverend Deanna Woodward
Sunday Worship:  10:30 am

Peace United Methodist Church, Elgin Minnesota
Trinity Lutheran Church
305 1st Street NW
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2671

Pastor:  Terrill Bramstedt
Sunday Worship:  8:30 am

Trinity Lutheran Church, Elgin Minnesota

Media:

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Motels:

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Resorts:

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Campgrounds:

none


Businesses:
4x4 Unlimited Inc
10025 40th Avenue NE
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 285-1231
 
Advantage Climate Solutions
65 Main Street W
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2300
Advantage Climate Solutions, Elgin Minnesota
All American Co-op
Center Avenue
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2222
All American Co-op, Elgin Minnesota
American Legion
30 Main Street W
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2281
American Legion, Elgin Minnesota
AMSI Computers
50453 287th Avenue
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2932
 
Annie's Front Porch
35 1st Avenue SE
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2254
 
Arendee Hart Seeds Inc.
5443 247 Hwy NE
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2665
 
Beck Implement Inc
50 Center Avenue S
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2122
Web: www.beckimplement.com
Beck Implement Inc, Elgin Minnesota
Bluegrass Caterers
235 2nd Street NW
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2246
Web: www.bluegrasscaterers.com

Owner & Chef of Bluegrass Caterers in Elgin, Minnesota, Tom Ladewig is a Culinary Instructor and a second generation chef and resaurateur with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction. He has been in the food industry for over 40 years. Tom has also been a head chef of many restaurants and country clubs stretching from Grand Rapids, Michigan to Austin, Texas. Tom has served over the years such celebrities as Tommy Lee Jones, Lloyd Bridges, Ann Richards, Governor of Texas, Air Force One, and more. His specialties range from Tex Mex, BBQ, German Italian, American, and Greek.

Bluegrass Caterers, Elgin Minnesota
Bob's Smoke Stack Ribs
120 2nd Avenue SE
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 280-5887
Web: www.bobssmokestack.com
Bob's Smoke Stack Ribs, Elgin Minnesota
Brad O'Connor Photography
201 1st Court NE
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 722-1882
Web: www.bradoconnorphotography.com

Brad O’Connor Photography LLC specializes in Wedding and Senior Photography. Photography is an important part of your wedding day, so don’t leave anything to chance. Every event I shoot includes a high resolution DVD with print release of edited images. That's right, they're your photos print them whenever and where ever. No more paying per a print, or having to pick and choose what you want. State of the art equipment allows for fast turn around on your photos... no one wants to wait months for their photos!

Brad O'Connor Photography
Bruemmer Woodworking
27025 County Road 73
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2315
 
Creative Side
605 Industrial Drive SE
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2800
Web: www.creativesidemn.com

The Creative Side of Elgin, MN provides professional and quality event designing for special occasions. We also offer complete set-up and take down.

The Creative Side, Elgin Minnesota
Cutright Customs
15 2nd Street NW
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2633
Web: www.cutrightcustoms.com

Furniture Made Your Way is our motto. At CUT-RIGHT CUSTOMS we design, manufacture and install custom made wood furniture and cabinets. From kitchen cabinets, vanities and bedroom furniture, to big screen TV/fire place wall units, to bars and computer desks.

Cutright Customs, Elgin Minnesota
Datasmart Computers
125 2nd Street NE
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2488
Web: www.data-smart.com

Data-Smart was founded to provide South Eastern Minnesota a local technology solution provider that focused on customer needs and successfully implements technology to fill those needs. Our commitment to our customers and our communities is second to none. The team at Data-Smart prides itself on our presence in our local communities and we strongly encourage our employees to give back to those communities. We believe that our success depends on both our customers and our communities and we strive to make both great!

Datasmart Computers, Elgin Minnesota
Denny's Auto Body & Restoration
31299 550th Street
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2803
 
Diesslin Construction
15 2nd Street NW
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2033
 
Dreher Electric
PO Box 215
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2846
 
Elgin Ambulance
130 Main Street W
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2266
Elgin Ambulance, Elgin Minnesota
Elgin City Hall
35 Main Street W
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2291
City Hall, Elgin Minnesota
Elgin Fire Hall
35 Main Street W
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2245
Fire Hall, Elgin Minnesota
Elgin Milk Service
155 Center Avenue N
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2831
 
Elgin Police Department
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2233
 
Farm Bureau Insurance
525 Industrial Drive SE
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-9973
Web: www.fbfs.com
Farm Bureau Insurance
Fenske Repair Shop
31802 County Road 67
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2910
 
Greenway Co-Op
15 2nd Avenue NE
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2181
Web: www.greenway.coop

Greenway has been providing quality products and services since 1930. Our Mission: To meet the needs of our agricultural and commercial customers and return value back to our members. Be good stewards in communities in which we do business.

Greenway Co-Op, Elgin Minnesota
Handyworks
106 6th Avenue NE
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 420-9898
 
Hidden Stream Farm, LLC
27079 County Road 25
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2304
Web: www.hiddenstreamfarm.com

Hidden Stream Farm produces MSG free meat, beef and pork with no chemicals or antibiotics based on a grass fed family farm. We are located near Elgin, MN not far from the bluffs of the Mississippi River. We raise our animals using a grass-based system. This allows us to farm in a more environmentally friendly and sustainable way. It also allows us to produce a product free of any unwanted antibiotics and/or hormones. We are proud producers of happy, healthy chicken, beef, and pork.

Hidden Stream Farm, Elgin Minnesota
Hofschulte Backhoe & Septic
60 Main Street W
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2700
Hofschulte Backhoe & Septic, Elgin Minnesota
Hofschulte Well & Pump Service
3 6th Avenue SE
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2922
 
Immanuel Lutheran Church
7134 247 Highway NE
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2585
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Elgin Minnesota
Insurance Brokers of Minnesota
165 2nd Street NE
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-9957
Web: www.insurancebrokersmn.net

There is nothing more precious than your family. Protecting your assets through a comprehensive personal insurance program offers you peace of mind and confidence in the future. We can cover all your insurance needs, including auto, home, health, life and more. As your life changes a child earns a driver's license, you buy a vacation home we help tailor your protection to your changing needs.

Insurance Brokers of Minnesota
Jan's Drive In
9472 65th Street NE
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 259-1647
 
Jech Poured Walls & Concrete
124 2nd Avenue SE
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2415
Web: www.jechcompanies.com/poured

Jech Poured Walls and Concrete, Inc. in Minnesota performs a wide variety of concrete work. Commercial and residential concrete ranging from foundations to inside and outside flat work Jech PWC offers different types of finishes on flatwork to meet anyone’s needs and wants.

Jech Poured Walls & Concrete, Elgin Minnesota
Jeff's Tree Service & Firewood
40 1st Avenue SE
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 259-4367
 
Jim's Family Salon
1 Main Street E
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2250
Jim's Family Salon, Elgin Minnesota
Journey Developing Inc.
124 2nd Avenue SE
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2000
 
Ken Dittrich Trucking
30 4th Avenue SE
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2056
 
Kurth Bus Service
140 Center Avenue N
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-1171
 
Lewis Veterinary Service
54784 310th Avenue
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2769
 
Lone Farm
12341 County Road 11
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2597
 
Lucky Star Photography
115 Main Street E
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2077
 
Lynnhaven Farm & Antiques
5209 County 21 Road NE
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 282-6604

Visit our one owner, heated/AC Antiques Shop - open year around, M-SA 9am-5pm. Antiques, nostalgia, memorabilia, large selection of paper collectibles, sheet music, post cards, scouting memorabilia and the unusual. N/C to visit the antique shop.

 
Majestic Tents & Events
605 Industrial Drive SE
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-1127
Web: www.majestictentsandevents.com

Tents, Tables, Chairs, Dance Floors, Stages, Lighting, Audio, Video. If you are planning an outdoor event, please call or e-mail us for details on all of the services that we offer.

Majestic Tents & Events, Elgin Minnesota
Metro Lengths Hair Salon
10 2nd Avenue SE
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 281-4141
 
Meyer's Seeds
7813 247 Hwy NE
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2982
 
Mid America Convention Service
605 Industrial Drive SE
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2200
 
Midwest Nutrition Inc.
50559 287th Avenue
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2485
 
Mobile DJ Entertainment
PO Box 336
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 251-1693
Web: www.goodtimesentertainment.biz

Our company provides more than just music. We entertain and help make your party a total success in every way possible. With 12 years of experience, you can count on us to help you plan your special day. Offering a unique mobile DJ service, in English or Spanish. This adds a very special touch for those special days that required the two languages. All of this in a fun, formal and professional way.

Good Times DJ Entertainment
Muscle Motors LLC
132 2nd Avenue SE
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2192
Web: www.musclemotorsllc.com

Muscle Motors, LLC is owned and operated by Jack Christensen. With over 35 years of experience, we offer the highest quality classic and muscle cars available today. Most of our classic muscle cars are a combination or original and restored components, bringing the cars to a strong #2 condition. Cars you can drive and enjoy, while your investment increases in value each year. Please take a look at our current inventory of finished classic muscle cars and also those under restoration.

Muscle Motors, Elgin Minnesota
Northside Mini Storage
29105 County Road 25
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2021
 
Oakheart Farms
7437 75th Street NE
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2619
 
On Course Seamless Gutters
160 1st Avenue NW
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2648
 
Out of Bounds
45 Main Street W
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2025
Out of Bounds, Elgin Minnesota
Peace United Methodist Church
52497 275th Avenue
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2651
 
Peoples State Bank
155 Main Street E
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2221
Web: www.peoplesstatebank.com

A locally owned full-service community bank that has been successfully serving customers since 1925. We are proud to offer a wide range of products and services to satisfy both your business and personal financial needs.

Peoples State Bank, Elgin Minnesota
Plainview Elgin Mill Junior
70 1st Street SE
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2493
 
Premier Hardscapes
6525 County 24 Road NE
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 421-0232
 
Region Millworks Inc
102 2nd Avenue SE
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2285
Region Millworks, Elgin Minnesota
Scott Ohm Construction
80 Main Street W
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 259-4445
 
Stock Yard & Sod Service
55735 310th Avenue
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 273-8987
 
Strategic Custom Training
29383 505th Street
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2550
 
Sunshine Acres
31549 Highway 247
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2225
 
Travel Organization Network Exchange
50357 287th Avenue
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2755
Web: www.triptrivia.com
 
Trinity Lutheran Church
305 1st Street NW
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2671
 
Tucker Properties
29651 503rd Street
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 287-3543
 
Urbain Family Chiropractic
128 2nd Avenue SE
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-9997
Web: www.urbainchiro.com

Located in the heart of Elgin, the leading health professionals at Urbain Family Chiropractic are dedicated to helping you experience better health through better living. Combining: Skill & Expertise | Latest Technology | Revolutionary Concepts Urbain Family Chiropractic is committed to providing you affordable, advanced wellness care strategies that get results. Dr. Colleen Urbain offers an honest, no-nonsense approach to helping you achieve your health goals

Urbain Family Chiropractic, Elgin Minnesota
US Post Office
120 1st Avenue NE
Elgin, MN
55932-9687
Phone:
(507) 876-2317
Toll Free:
(800) ASK-USPS
Web: www.usps.com
US Post Office, Elgin Minnesota
Valley Liquor
515 Industrial Drive SE
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-1116
 
Wescott Orchard & Agri Products
28085 County Road 25
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 876-2891
 
Zumbro Valley Forestry
4210 County 21 Road NE
Elgin, MN 55932
Phone: (507) 280-4267
 

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