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Chisago County
Chisago County ( ) is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 56,621. Its county seat is Center City. Chisago County is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul- Bloomington, MN- WI Metropolitan Statistical Area. History Chisago County was organized on September 1, 1851. It took its name from Chisago Lake. Swedish immigrants were the predominant group in Chisago County from the early to late 1800s, and strongly influenced the county's religious and cultural development. The county has retained and continues to celebrate much of its Swedish heritage. Geography Chisago County lies on Minnesota's eastern border, abutting the western border of Wisconsin (across the Saint Croix River). The Saint Croix flows south-southeast along the county's eastern border. The Sunrise River flows north through the county's central part, collecting the waters of the North Branch Sunrise River and Hay Creek before discharging into the St. Croix at the county's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Center City, Minnesota
Center City is a city and the county seat of Chisago County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 628 at the 2010 census. U.S. Highway 8 serves as a main route. History Center City was platted in 1857, and named from its location near the geographic center. A post office was established as Centre City in 1858, and the name was changed to Center City in 1893. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Nearby places include Lindström, Shafer, Taylors Falls, St. Croix Falls, Chisago City, Stacy, Wyoming, North Branch, and Forest Lake. Demographics 2020 census As of the census of 2020, there were 629 people and 254 households. 97.6% of residents had at least a high school education, and 25.8% had attained a Bachelor's degree or higher. 13.7% were veterans. 99.5% of residents were born in the United States, and 74.0% had been born in Minnesota. 1 person was foreign-born. 99.6% of r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |