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Eveleth is located on the Mesabi Range, one of
sub-regions within Minnesota's Iron Range. The town's economy
has always been tied to the iron ore mining and processing which
occurs in the area. This economic activity peaked during World
War II, and has been in decline ever since. Mining and
processing activity still occurs in the area, although at a
fraction of capacity.
The United States
Hockey Hall of Fame is located here (not to be confused with the
Hockey Hall of Fame, in Toronto). Eveleth also lays claim to the
world's largest hockey stick, which, at 170 feet, is shorter
than the 205-foot hockey stick in Duncan, BC, Canada.
According to the
United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.8
km² (6.5
mi²).
16.4 km² (6.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (2.47%) is
water.
There are 1,717 households
out of which 26.8% have children under the
age of 18 living with them, 40.4% are
married couples living together, 11.8%
have a female householder with no husband
present, and 43.4% are non-families. 38.1%
of all households are made up of individuals
and 16.2% have someone living alone who
is 65 years of age or older. The average
household size is 2.14 and the average family
size is 2.80.
In the city the population
is spread out with 21.6% under the age of
18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to
44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who are
65 years of age or older. The median age
is 41 years. For every 100 females there
are 89.2 males. For every 100 females age
18 and over, there are 84.0 males.
The median income for
a household in the city is $27,736, and
the median income for a family is $37,069.
Males have a median income of $32,723 versus
$21,658 for females. The
per capita income for the city is $16,635.
15.4% of the population and 10.6% of families
are below the
poverty line. Out of the total population,
20.3% of those under the age of 18 and 14.2%
of those 65 and older are living below the
poverty line.
Eveleth, a city on the Mesabi Range, in section 32 of
Missabe Mountain Township, founded in 1894 but mostly removed about one
mile in 1900, and incorporated in 1913, was given this name for Erwin Eveleth,
former postmaster and mayor of Corunna, Michigan, who died in 1922. The
post office was established in 1895.
Utilizing
the identical process that is used to build standard size hockey
sticks right down to the “pro 1000” logo and “slap sock,” Christian
Brothers built the 107 foot Stick of white and yellow aspen with
a finishing weight of 7,000 ponds. The shaft was 15 inches thick
by 22 inches wide by 17 feet long. The Stick was admitted to the
World Book of Records in November, 1995.
The
Leonidas Overlook, with its spectacular 360º panoramic view of current
taconite operations and area mines is the highest point on the Mesabi
Range. This view is breathtaking! The Leonidas Overlook is named
after the Leonidas Mine, which is named after Leonidas Merritt,
one of the seven brothers who discovered iron on the Mesabi Range
and opened the Range to commercial development.
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.
Monroe
Park is located on Monroe Street, one block West of the Big Stick
(seen here in the upper middle of the photo), an ideal location
for taking the children for a picnic or to play after visiting the
Big Stick and the Chamber of Commerce. Monroe Park also has
a baseball diamond and is the location of children's events during
Eveleth's 4th of July festivities.
Northside
Park is located on Eveleth's Northside, bordered by Grant Avenue,
Adams Avenue, and Shackelton Avenue. It is Eveleth's largest
park with a stream running through it and several stately pines
providing shade in the Summer and making interesting white statues
in the Winter. There are also several large open areas for team
games and a baseball diamond for sporting events. Given the
size of Northside Park, this would be an ideal location for a family
picnic or for the children to play hide-and-seek or tag.
The perfect
vacation spot with campground accommodations for both tent and RV
camping. Park is secluded and quiet, perfect for reading, relaxation
or a peaceful picnic. Additional amenities include: swimming beach,
picnic grills, fire pits, horse shoes, volleyball, picnic shelters,
soda machine, floating raft and log roll.
Races,
games, a parade and fireworks highlight this Eveleth tradition.
Utilizing
the identical process that is used to build standard size hockey
sticks right down to the “pro 1000” logo and “slap sock,” Christian
Brothers built the 107 foot Stick of white and yellow aspen with
a finishing weight of 7,000 ponds. The shaft was 15 inches thick
by 22 inches wide by 17 feet long. The Stick was admitted to the
World Book of Records in November, 1995.
The
Leonidas Overlook, with its spectacular 360º panoramic view of current
taconite operations and area mines is the highest point on the Mesabi
Range. This view is breathtaking! The Leonidas Overlook is named
after the Leonidas Mine, which is named after Leonidas Merritt,
one of the seven brothers who discovered iron on the Mesabi Range
and opened the Range to commercial development. 
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. 
Monroe
Park is located on Monroe Street, one block West of the Big Stick
(seen here in the upper middle of the photo), an ideal location
for taking the children for a picnic or to play after visiting the
Big Stick and the Chamber of Commerce. Monroe Park also has
a baseball diamond and is the location of children's events during
Eveleth's 4th of July festivities.
Northside
Park is located on Eveleth's Northside, bordered by Grant Avenue,
Adams Avenue, and Shackelton Avenue. It is Eveleth's largest
park with a stream running through it and several stately pines
providing shade in the Summer and making interesting white statues
in the Winter. There are also several large open areas for team
games and a baseball diamond for sporting events. Given the
size of Northside Park, this would be an ideal location for a family
picnic or for the children to play hide-and-seek or tag.
