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Nashwauk is located between two of northeastern Minnesota's largest cities,
Hibbing and Grand Rapids. While Nashwauk has an official population of 1026,
over 88,000 people live within thirty miles of the community and a major
four-lane highway, U.S. Highway 169, helps to make Nashwauk an easily accessible
location for employees of manufacturing and service-related businesses.
According to the United States Census
Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.4 km˛ (5.9 mi˛). 14.6 km˛ (5.6
mi˛) of it is land and 0.8 km˛ (0.3 mi˛) of it (5.21%) is water.
As of the census of 2000, there were 935
people, 434 households, and 266 families residing in the
city. The population density was 64.0/km˛ (165.8/mi˛).
There were 467 housing units at an average density of
32.0/km˛ (82.8/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city was
98.82% White, 0.53% Native American, 0.11% Asian, and
0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any
race were 0.21% of the population.
There were 434 households out of which 23.3% had
children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8%
were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female
householder with no husband present, and 38.7% were
non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of
individuals and 21.2% had someone living alone who was
65 years of age or older. The average household size was
2.15 and the average family size was 2.74.
In the city the population was spread out with 20.2%
under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25
to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 24.4% who were 65 years
of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every
100 females there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females
age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was
$26,146, and the median income for a family was $31,938.
Males had a median income of $31,136 versus $20,000 for
females. The per capita income for the city was $15,954.
About 11.5% of families and 14.6% of the population were
below the poverty line, including 19.9% of those under
age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.
Nashwauk was the first mining town in Itasca
County. In 1902, the Mississippi Land Company deeded forty acres, the present
site of the original plat of Nashwauk, to the Nashwauk Realty Company. In
1903 the existence of Nashwauk became legal.
The incorporation of the village set off
a building boom. Board sidewalks appeared, and tents that had been used
for temporary dwelling were vacated as miner's houses were completed. Families
continued to arrive; no other town on the iron ranges grew as Nashwauk did.
Its population swelled from 220 in 1902 to 2,080 in 1920.
In 1908-09 the Great Northern Railroad was
extended from Nashwauk to connect with Grand Rapids. In 1901 stripping had
begun on an extensive scale at the Hawkins Mine, the village's chief source
of income until its closing in 1962.
The Hawkins open pit can be viewed from an
observation stand located at the western end of Nashwauk's main street.
Nashwauk is located in the heart of excellent
fishing country, with numerous lakes surrounding the village for swimming
and boating.
The community's future, like that of its
neighbor, Keewatin, has brightened considerably with the construction of
taconite mining and processing facilities within ten to fifteen miles of
the village.
People who never saw the mines in their glory during
full operation are amazed when they look out over the Hawkins Mine.
As the sign says, the Hawkins Mine was the first mine in Itasca
County, shipping out 25-million tons of iron ore between 1902 and
1962. Bring your camera for shots like these.
The Taconite State Trail stretches 165 miles from
Grand Rapids to Ely and intersects with the Arrowhead State Trail
just west of Lake Vermillion. The first 6 miles from Grand Rapids
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
Nashwauk Area Wayside Rest and Park
Picnic Area and Pavilion
Water, Electric and Sewer Hook-up for RV's
Dumping Station
Fairivew Mesaba Clinic-Nashwauk offers
a team of dedicated physicians focused on improving the health of
our communities. Mesaba Clinics care enough to listen to our communities
and that is why we have been expanding our quality health care services
to people across the entire Iron Range and Northeast Minnesota.
You can count on quality health care, convenient accessibility and
less waiting, right in your own backyard.
Grand Rapids Clinic
- Nashwauk
211 Central Avenue
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1129
Phone: (218)
885-1449
American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees council, headquarters in Nashwauk. Represents 9500 Minnesota
employees of school districts, cities, counties, and health organizations
outside of the Twin Cities and Duluth.
Forget-Me Not Foundation is located 6.5 miles north
of Nashwauk, MN on the Minnesota Iron Range. We provide horseback
riding for people with disabilities.
Fred's IGA
202 2nd Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1112
Phone: (218)
885-1447
Email:
majewski@uslink.net
Hours:
8:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday - Saturday
9:00 am to 6:00 pm Sunday
Home of Fred's home-smoked
meats and sausages.
4 Seasons Mini Storage
19932 County Road 8
Nashwauk, MN 55769-4221
Phone: (218)
885-3027
G I Club
200 Central Avenue
Nashwauk, MN 55769
Phone: (218)
885-2736
G & J Heating, Air Conditioning
& Refrigeration
512 1st Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769
Phone: (218)
885-1577
Cell:
(218) 969-7019
General Heating Sheet
Metal Company
405 Central Avenue
Nashwauk, MN 55769
Phone: (218)
885-1875
Grand Rapids Clinic
- Nashwauk
211 Central Avenue
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1129
Phone: (218)
885-1449
Grover's New & Used
214 Central Avenue
Nashwauk, MN 55769
Phone: n/a
Guyer's Corner Store
36971 State Highway 65
Nashwauk, MN 55769-4042
Phone: (218)
885-2472
H T Perennial Flowers
37922 Northview Road
Nashwauk, MN 55769-4215
Phone: (218)
885-1747
As a professional
Massage Therapist, Personal Trainer and Aromatherapist, it is my
goal to assist you in reaching your goals for fitness and wellness.
Using my education and experience I hope to help you achieve a "zest
for living" attitude!
9:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday -
Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturday
Here at MAGNUM POWER SPORTS, we are
locally owned and operated and provide products to make your outdoor
living easier and more enjoyable. We offer experience, fair prices,
and a friendly atmosphere. We're big enough to cover the broad range
of equipment needs you may have, yet small enough to greet you on
a first-name basis. Our goal at MAGNUM POWER SPORTS is to provide
quality products and service at an affordable price. Call or stop
in today and see what we can do for you; you'll be glad you did!
Majewski Drug
202 2nd Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1112
Phone: (218)
885-2613
Hours:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday
9:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturday
Closed Sunday
Midland Research Center
Box 67
Nashwauk, MN 55769-0067
Phone: (218)
885-1951
We
are dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of individuals
with natural chiropractic care. Dr. Debra Ward D.C., B.S., LPN,
specializes in painless adjustments along with muscle therapy to
reduce pain and inflammation. Conditions treated include auto, work
and sports injuries as well as low back pain, neck pain, headaches
and joint pain.
Hours:
Monday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Tuesday 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Thursday & Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
A professional DJ Service for all Occasions whether
you are planning your Wedding, School Dance, Corporate Party, Anniversary
Party, Birthday Party or Special Event of Any Type. Serving Minnesota
Wisconsin and North Dakota.
Riley Lance W., Attorney
at Law
508 2nd Street
Nashwauk, MN 55769
Phone: (218)
885-1960
Ross Home Center 431 Platt Ave E
Nashwauk, MN 55769-1142
Phone: (218)
885-1234
Toll Free:
(877) 563-7955
Russ's Used Sales
41967 State Highway 65
Nashwauk, MN 55769-4117
Phone: (218)
885-1031
Ruthella's Beauty Salon
36490 Stone Road
Nashwauk, MN 55769-4037
Phone: (218)
885-1400
We
offer an enjoyable family dining experience. We have a banquet
room for up to 50 people. Wednesday & Friday we have fish
fry. Sunday we have a breakfast buffet. Holidays we offer our salad
bar & buffet
