According to the
United States Census Bureau, the city has a total
area of 2.5
km˛ (1.0
mi˛), all land.
Nathan Bassett
PO Box 61
Wahkon, MN 56386
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| Wahkon (city) | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 1990-2000 Change | |
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| Population | 208 | 271 | 197 | 314 | 117 | 59.39 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) | 0.80 | 1.10 | 0.98 | 0.98 | -0.00 | -0.10 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) | 260.00 | 246.36 | 201.02 | 320.73 | 119.71 | 59.55 |
| Housing Units | 151 | 183 | 258 | 256 | -2 | -0.78 |
| Households | -- | 102 | 96 | 150 | 54 | 56.25 |
| Persons Per Household | -- | 2.66 | 2.05 | 2.09 | 0.04 | 1.85 |
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There were 150 households out of which 18.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.7% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.3% were non-families. 39.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.78.
In the city the population was spread out with 20.1% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 19.1% from 25 to 44, 31.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females there were 113.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 118.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $22,321, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $35,417 versus $13,958 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,088. About 16.2% of families and 22.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.0% of those under age 18 and 18.2% of those age 65 or over.
WAHKON, a city in section 17 of Isle Harbor Township, was incorporated as a village on November 6, 1912; it was established in 1885 as Potts Town, changed to Lawrence in 1891 when the post office was established, and changed again in 1910 to Wahkon. This name is the Dakota name of Mille Lacs, spelled wakan in the Dakota dictionary by Rev. Stephen R. Riggs, defined as "spiritual, sacred, consecrated, wonderful, incomprehensible." The Dakota applied this name especially to a very remarkable but small island far out in the lake, about seven miles northwest from Wahkon, consisting of rock, granitic boulders piled by the ice of the lake to a height of nearly 20 feet, a noted resort of gulls and pelicans, called on maps Spirit Island or Pelican Island. Only 1 or 2 feet below the lake level, and visible under the water for 100 feet or more to the north and east, is a ledge of the bedrock described by David I. Bushnell in Brower's memoir of Mille Lac (p. 121, with a picture, on p. 118, of the heaped rock masses forming the island). Wonderful as the island is, it was the origin of the Dakota name of the lake, of this village, and, by a punning perversion noted on a later page, the name of the Rum River.
Hennepin Island, also named Prisoner's Island, alluding to the captivity of Hennepin, who probably, however, never came to this island, lying nearly five miles north of Wahkon village, is a small and low reef of boulders, called Deception Crest by Brower. The only other island far from the shore is the Wakan or Spirit Island, before noted as the source of the old Dakota name for Mille Lacs, Mde Wakan, and the differently spelled village name, Wahkon. By proclamation of the president of the United States in 1915, Spirit Island is a bird refuge or reservation, for protection of water-loving birds that have resting places and nests there.
Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society
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Wahkon City Hall 151 2nd Street E Wahkon, MN 56386 Phone: (320) 495-3441 Web: www.cityofwahkon.com |
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| Mayor | Sandy Reichel Wahkon, MN 56386 |
(320) 495-3325 |
| Treasurer | Karrie Roeschlein PO Box 8 Wahkon, MN 56386 |
(320) 495-3441 |
| Clerk | Karrie Roeschlein PO Box 8 Wahkon, MN 56386 |
(320) 495-3441 |
| Council Member |
Nathan Bassett
PO Box 61 Wahkon, MN 56386 |
(320) 495-3908 |
| Council Member |
Ronda Bjornson-Main
PO Box 95 Wahkon, MN 56386 |
(320) 495-3651 |
| Council Member |
Donald Ellis
310 Stevens Rd. Wahkon, MN 56386 |
(320) 630-8278 |
| Council Member | Kim Tyson PO Box 81 Wahkon, MN 56386 |
(320) 495-3658 |
| Wahkon Post
Office 145 Main Street Wahkon, MN 56386-4400 Phone: (320) 495-3542 |
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| Wahkon
Presbyterian Church 240 1st Street W PO Box 97 Wahkon, MN 56386 |
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Sacred
Heart Catholic Church 225 East 2nd Street PO Box 68 Wahkon, MN 56386 Phone: (320) 495-3324 Web: www.stclouddiocese.org/Parishes/shwahkon Saturday Mass 5:00 pm |
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The Northern Inn
by Mille Lacs 125 North Main Street Wahkon, MN 56386 Phone: (320) 495-3332 Web: www.northerninnbymillelacs.com |
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| Located in Wahkon, Minnesota The Northern Inn features comfortable lodging accommodations. Our rooms feature quaint north woods charm, just a block away from two boat ramps and set adjacent to the Soo Line Trail. Whether you are looking for a day on the lake, fishing, hiking, biking, riding your ATV or snowmobile on the many miles of trails, the Northern Inn is your place to stay and play. | |
| Hidden Bay Resort 590 W Broadway Street Wahkon, MN 56386 Phone: (320) 495-3637 |
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| Island View
Resort 145 6th Avenue PO Box 425 Wahkon, MN 56386 Phone: (320) 495-3532 |
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| J&J's Resort 508 Broadway St W Wahkon, MN 56386 |
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Walleye Dundee's
Resort 550 N Main Street PO Box 115 Wahkon, MN 56386 Phone: (320) 495-3325 Web: www.walleyedundees.com |
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Mille Lacs Island
Resort 6448 State Highway 27 PO Box 129 Wahkon, MN 56386 Phone: (320) 495-3392 Toll Free: (800) 247-1598 Web: www.millelacsislandresort.com Mille Lacs Island Resort offer Seasonal RV Sites for Lease with an array of resort amenities to include a outdoor heated pool, sand beach, children's playground, inland boat marina, clubhouse/game room, fitness room, store and much more. The affordable way to have the cabin you have always dreamed of with the amenities of a resort. |
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| Country Caboose
Quilts 108 S Main Street PO Box 81 Wahkon, MN 56386 Phone: (320) 495-3658 |
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| Frederickson
Marina 405 Bennett Street Wahkon, MN 56386 Phone: (320) 495-3549 |
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| From Me To You
Give 251 N Main Street Wahkon, MN 56386 Phone: (320) 495-3303 |
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| Going Once Going
Twice 251 N Main Street Wahkon, MN 56386 Phone: (320) 495-3301 |
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| Hidden Bay Resort 590 W Broadway Street Wahkon, MN 56386 Phone: (320) 495-3637 |
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| Hugh-Ann's Gifts PO Box 102 Wahkon, MN 56386 Phone: (320) 495-3378 |
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| Island View
Resort 145 6th Avenue PO Box 425 Wahkon, MN 56386 Phone: (320) 495-3532 |
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| J&J's Resort 508 Broadway St W Wahkon, MN 56386 |
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Larson
Construction Enterprise 160 2nd Street E PO Box 177 Wahkon, MN 56386 Phone: (320) 495-3593 Web: www.larsonconstrmn.com Larson Construction has been in business since 1980 and is a state licensed general building contractor. The company is family owned and operated by Gary Larson. Together with his son Paul, they are ready to service your needs. From remodeling to garages or a new home. |
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| Main Reflections 200 S Main Street PO Box 95 Wahkon, MN 56386 Phone: (320) 495-3977 |
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| Mille Lacs
Contracting 4952 Usher Road Wahkon, MN 56386 Phone: (320) 676-9900 |
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| Mille Lacs
Electric Coop 6817 State Highway 27 Wahkon, MN 56386 Phone: (320) 495-3790 |
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Mille Lacs Island
Resort 6448 State Highway 27 PO Box 129 Wahkon, MN 56386 Phone: (320) 495-3392 Toll Free: (800) 247-1598 Web: www.millelacsislandresort.com Mille Lacs Island Resort offer Seasonal RV Sites for Lease with an array of resort amenities to include a outdoor heated pool, sand beach, children's playground, inland boat marina, clubhouse/game room, fitness room, store and much more. The affordable way to have the cabin you have always dreamed of with the amenities of a resort. |
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| Morning Star
Market 104 N Main Street PO Box 125 Wahkon, MN 56386 Phone: (320) 495-3394 |
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| Muggs
Mainsteet Saloon 200 N Main Street PO Box 6 Wahkon, MN 56386 Phone: (320) 495-3703 |
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| Nelson's Sewer
Service 6261 State Highway 27 Wahkon, MN 56386 Phone: (320) 495-3598 |
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| Northern Inn 125 Main Street N PO Box 35 Wahkon, MN 56386 Phone: (320) 495-3332 |
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| Petty & Son's
Timber Products 3942 State Highway 27 PO Box 155 Wahkon, MN 56386 Phone: (320) 676-1200 |
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| Rainbow's End 295 N Main Street PO Box 212 Wahkon, MN 56386 Phone: (320) 495-3346 |
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| Sacred Heart
Church 225 E 2nd Avenue PO Box 68 Wahkon, MN 56386 Phone: (320) 495-3324 |
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| Santa Station 160 S Main Street PO Box 146 Wahkon, MN 56386 Phone: (320) 495-3789 |
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| Suzy's Stuff
Store 240 North Main Street PO Box 127 Wahkon, MN 56386 Phone: (320) 495-3855 |
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| Uniform Concrete 290 2nd Street E PO Box 61 Wahkon, MN 56386 Phone: (320) 630-6317 |
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| US Post Office 145 Main Street Wahkon, MN 56386 Phone: (320) 495-3542 |
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| Wahkon
City Hall 151 2nd Street E Wahkon, MN 56386 Phone: (320) 495-3441 |
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| Wahkon Inn 235 N Main Street PO Box 206 Wahkon, MN 56386 Phone: (320) 495-3304 |
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Walleye Dundee's
Resort 550 N Main Street PO Box 115 Wahkon, MN 56386 Phone: (320) 495-3325 Web: www.walleyedundees.com |
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| Wayne's
Sanitation 4657 380th Street Wahkon, MN 56386 Phone: (320) 495-3701 |
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