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Lake George Minnesota Community Guide
Location:
George Lake is a lake located in Lake George Township.
It is known for its panfish, northern pike, and walleye. Each year, Lake
George Township holds the Blueberry Festival to benefit the local
volunteer firefighters.
Whispering Winds, a popular resort on George Lake, was
recently sold to a family of doctors from Little Falls, Minnesota. It
was the last resort on the lake available to the public. The Wigwam is a
popular souvenir shot located in Lake George Township.
Population:
| Lake George Township |
1970 |
1980 |
1990 |
2000 |
1990-2000
Change |
| Actual |
Percent |
| Population |
226 |
319 |
320 |
383 |
63 |
19.69 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) |
33.60 |
34.12 |
33.79 |
33.79 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) |
6.73 |
9.35 |
9.47 |
11.33 |
1.86 |
19.69 |
| Housing Units |
130 |
147 |
178 |
239 |
61 |
34.27 |
| Households |
-- |
112 |
123 |
152 |
29 |
23.58 |
| Persons Per Household |
-- |
2.85 |
2.60 |
2.52 |
-0.08 |
-3.14 |
Geography:
Lake George Township is a township in Hubbard County,
Minnesota According to the United States Census Bureau, the
township has a total area of 93.7 km˛ (36.2 mi˛). 87.5 km˛ (33.8 mi˛) of
it is land and 6.2 km˛ (2.4 mi˛) of it (6.61%) is water. The elevation
is 1,417 ft (432 m) above sea level.
From
Wikipedia, the free
encyclopedia.
Demographics:
As of the
census of 2000, there
were 383 people, 152
households, and 115
families residing in the
township. The population
density was 11.3 people
per square mile
(4.4/km˛). There were
239 housing units at an
average density of
7.1/sq mi (2.7/km˛). The
racial makeup of the
township was 93.73%
White, 0.52% African
American, 3.92% Native
American, 0.26% Asian,
and 1.57% from two or
more races. Hispanic or
Latino of any race were
1.83% of the population.
There
were 152 households out
of which 28.3% had
children under the age
of 18 living with them,
67.1% were married
couples living together,
5.9% had a female
householder with no
husband present, and
24.3% were non-families.
21.1% of all households
were made up of
individuals and 10.5%
had someone living alone
who was 65 years of age
or older. The average
household size was 2.52
and the average family
size was 2.90.
In the
township the population
was spread out with
22.5% under the age of
18, 6.5% from 18 to 24,
25.6% from 25 to 44,
29.5% from 45 to 64, and
15.9% who were 65 years
of age or older. The
median age was 42 years.
For every 100 females
there were 108.2 males.
For every 100 females
age 18 and over, there
were 98.0 males.
The
median income for a
household in the
township was $35,078,
and the median income
for a family was
$35,625. Males had a
median income of $27,813
versus $18,750 for
females. The per capita
income for the township
was $16,320. About 5.9%
of families and 7.4% of
the population were
below the poverty line,
including 15.2% of those
under age 18 and 8.3% of
those age 65 or over.
History:
LAKE GEORGE Township has a large lake at its center,
which was thus named by Glazier in 1881 for his brother, a member of his
first expedition to Lake Itasca, in July of that year. A post office in
section 16 began as Yola, in section 5, in 1903, and changed to the
present name in 1933.
Courtesy
Minnesota Historical Society Government:
Lake George Township
37137 US Highway 71
Lake George, MN 56458 |
 |
| Clerk |
Joyce Harvey
37558 US Highway 71
Lake George, MN 56458 |
(218)
699-3338 |
| Treasurer |
Sharon Madden
PO Box 16
Lake George, MN 56458 |
(218)
699-3358 |
| Chair |
Burton Manz
17146 344th Street
Park Rapids, MN 56470 |
(218)
699-3001 |
| Supervisor |
Henry Kahlstorf
21213 County Road 95
Laporte, MN 56461 |
(218)
224-2439 |
| Supervisor |
Daryl Bessler
37238 US Highway 71
Lake George, MN 56458 |
(218)
699-3943 |
Post Office:
US Post Office
37307 County Road 4
Lake George, MN 56458-4044
Phone: (218) 266-3389
Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS
Web: www.usps.com
 |
 |
Regular Business Hours:
Week Days
8:00 am
- 1:00 pm
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Saturday
11:00
am - 1:00 pm |
Latest Collection
at Post Office:
Week Days
12:15 pm
Saturday
12:15 pm |
|
Utilities:
| Utility Type |
Utility Name |
Utility Phone |
| Electricity |
n/a |
-- |
| Natural Gas |
n/a |
-- |
| Wastewater |
n/a |
-- |
| Water |
n/a |
-- |
| Telephone |
n/a |
-- |
| Cable TV |
n/a |
-- |
Major
Employers:
|
Employer |
Products/Services |
Employees |
|
n/a |
News:
Weather:
Map:

Minnesota State
Highway Map of the Lake George Minnesota area

Hubbard County Map of Lake George Township Minnesota Events:
Attractions:
Recreation:
Lake George Community Park
Lake George, MN 56458
|
 |
Lakes:
|
Lake Name |
Size
(acres) |
Lake info |
Lake Map |
Rec Map |
Topo Map |
|
George |
798 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Halvorson |
22 |
 |
n/a |
 |
 |
|
Kahlstorf |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
| McCarty |
13 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
Paine |
259 |
 |
n/a |
 |
 |
| Schoolcraft |
116 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Shanty |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
| Sheridan |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Health
Care:
Schools:
Churches:
Lake George Bible Chapel
37285 US Highway 71
Lake George, MN 56458-4005
Phone:
(218) 699-3013 |
 |
|
Trinity Lutheran Church
37115
US Highway 71
Lake George,
MN
56458
Phone: (218)
266-3330
|
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Media:
Motels:
Lake George Pines
Motel
37197 US Highway 71
Lake George, MN 56458
Phone: (218) 266-3914 |
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Resorts:
Campgrounds:
Businesses:
Bessler Brothers
Electric
Lake George, MN 56458
Phone: (218) 224-2472 |
|
Courage North
Highway 71 & E Shore Rd
Lake George, MN 56458
Phone: (218) 266-3658 |
|
Itasca Moccasin
37144 US Highway 71
Lake George, MN 56458
Phone: (218) 266-3978 |
 |
Kahlstorf Lumber
Co
37851 US Highway 71
Lake George, MN 56458
Phone: (218) 266-3320 |
|
Lake George Cafe
37550 Night Hawk Road
Lake George, MN 56458
Phone: (218) 266-2995 |
 |
Lake George Fire Department
37129 US Highway 71
Lake George, MN 56458
Phone: (218) 699-3600 |
 |
Lake George Pines
Motel
37197 US Highway 71
Lake George, MN 56458
Phone: (218) 266-3914 |
 |
Realty Sales
37851 US Highway 71
Lake George, MN 56458
Phone: (218) 266-3320 |
|
Schoolcraft Gallery
37124 US Highway 71
Lake George, MN 56458
Phone: (218) 266-3977 |
 |
Stitch & Sew
37000 Norway Pine Drive
Lake George, MN 56458
Phone: (218) 266-3358 |
|
US Post Office
37307 County Road 4
Lake George, MN 56458-4044
Phone: (218) 266-3389
Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS
Web: www.usps.com
|
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Wigwam Gifts & Souvenirs
37324 County Road 4
Lake George, MN 56458
Phone: (218) 266-2915 |
 |
Woodland Store
37303 US Highway 71
Lake George, MN 56458-4044
Phone: (218) 266-3468 |
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Aerial Photo:
Topographic Map:
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Topographic map is courtesy of the Minnesota DNR
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