Guide to Amboy Minnesota

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.31 square miles (0.80 km²), all of it land. U.S. Route 169 and Minnesota State Highway 30 are two of the main routes in the community.

Shelby Township was organized in 1858, the year Minnesota achieved statehood. The township's main inducement to settlement was its rich prairie loam, rendered still more attractive by the availability of wood lots along the Blue Earth River. By 1860, Shelby Township was the most populous in Blue Earth County. In addition to its 315 residents, it also sustained a small but thriving village known as Shelbyville, located in Section 35, about two miles south of modern Amboy. In the early 1860s Shelbyville hosted the county fair. The town included a hotel, church, schoolhouse, mill, two stores, a blacksmith shop, a wagon shop, and a post office.

By 1875, Shelby Township was a relatively mature agricultural area, well known for grains and livestock. At that time, the township's population was 800, and it remained at approximately the same level for the next thirty years. Despite such overall stability, there were some significant population shifts within the township itself.

The main catalyst for change was the St. Paul and Sioux City Railway (later a part of the Omaha Road), which in 1879 built a north-south branch line through Blue Earth County. In several townships along the proposed route, residents offered the railroad financial incentives to locate a depot in their vicinity. For reasons that are not completely clear, the citizens of Shelbyville declined to do so. On September 2, 1879, they voted down a proposition to give the railroad a $10,000 grant. A week earlier, however, a group of farmers residing two miles north of Shelbyville had made the railroad an offer of their own.

The farmers' proposal, which was accepted, was to buy forty acres of land for the railroad, if the railroad would lay out town lots, build a depot, and build a grain elevator. The town, named Amboy, was laid out in October 1879. This triggered the death of Selbyville, which was deserted within three years, the buildings having been moved to other locations. Incorporating as a city in 1887, Amboy had more than 400 inhabitants by the turn of the century.

AMBOY, the railway village of Shelby Township, in section 23, was platted October 31, 1879, laid out on land formerly owned by George Quiggle, and incorporated on June 15, 1887. It was named by Robert Richardson, its first postmaster and merchant, for the town of his former home in Illinois; the name is an Indian word meaning "hollow inside" or "like a bowl." The village had a station of the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway, grist, feed and flour mills, five elevators, a creamery, and a sorghum factory. The community exported grain, flax, livestock, and produce.

Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society

Birds eye view, Amboy Minnesota, 1908
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A G Distributing of Amboy 11219 US Highway 169 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3633
A Walk Back In Time Bed & Breakfast 200 W Maine Street PO Box 183 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3756 Home decorated with primitive antiques! With in walking distance of the Amboy Cottage Cafe!
Acorn Studio 132 E Maine Street PO Box 453 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3123 Web: www.acornstudio.net Welcome to Acorn Studio-where we prepare and hand spin natural fibers from the animals we raise at Oak Knoll
Amboy Auto Body 122 W Maine Street Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3700
Amboy Bus Service Inc 301 2nd Avenue S Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3177
Amboy Cottage Cafe 100 E Maine Street PO Box 394 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3123 Web: www.amboycottagecafe.com Rural Minnesota is full of stories about people preparing and enjoying wonderful food together. Here in the Amboy Cottage Cafe, we cook from scratch using wholesome ingredients. Local meats, dairy and fresh produce are used when possible. We avoid hydrogenated fats, we don‘t own a deep fryer and use real canola, olive oil and organic butter. Whole grains, fruit and vegetables fill the menu. To Your Health, Enjoy!
Amboy Electric 11198 503rd Lane Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3016
Amboy Express 52482 115th Lane Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507)327-6669
Amboy Grain Inc 11221 US Highway 169 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3001
Amboy Laundromat 116 E Maine Street PO Box 171 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3135
Amboy Snowbirds 224 E Maine Street Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: n/a
Beadell Agency Inc 203 E Maine Street Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3355
Boesch Insurance 145 E Maine Street PO Box 337 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3142 We have been serving the Amboy Area since 1928 and offer auto, home, farm property, life, and health insurance, annuities, income tax preparation, payroll accounting and general bookkeeping
Bottoms Up Bar & Grill 236 E Maine Street PO Box 132 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-9790
C&M Equipment PO Box 309 Jct 169 and Highway 30 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3152
Carol's Original Works (COWS) 246 E Maine Street Amboy, MN 56010 Web: www.cmherden.com Carol's Original WorkS Largest producer of cattle figurines, sculpture, art, and awards. Specializing in Livestock art, sculpture, awards of all kinds. The company COWS is owned and operated by me, artist, CM Herden. I am a self taught, and self published artist, and this site is one way you can view and purchase my work. Art available in the form of Sculptures, paintings and drawings.
Casey's 617 W Maine Street Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3215
Collision & Classics 501 W Maine Street Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3785
Community Bank and Insurance 203 E Maine Street PO Box 368 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3300 Web: www.cbfg.net Community Bank has a long history of serving the communities that we call home. We maintain a strong tradition of customer service excellence while providing each customer with the personal attention they deserve. We have locations in Mankato, Vernon Center and Amboy. We loan money to build local businesses and homes for our neighbors. Whether you're opening your first savings account, approaching retirement, or starting a new business, our philosophy is the same; to serve the needs of the communities we call home. We are prepared to assist you in almost any situation.
D & K Tire Service 130 2nd Avenue S PO Box 95 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3149 Web: www.dktireautorepair.com Get full service auto maintenance and repairs from D & K Tire Service. Trust our ASE-certified technicians for tire and brake services.
Dave's Barber Shop 118 E Maine Street PO Box 404 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3798
Dennis Sonnabend Farm 10634 505th Avenue Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3415
Digital Graffiti PO Box 82 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 340-3962
Dobie Eisenmenger Farms 12006 534th Avenue Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3925
Eagle Nutrition 109 E Maine Street PO Box 396 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3954
EJK Engineering 12711 550th Avenue Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 278-4993
Emil's Service 140 2nd Avenue S PO Box 237 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3457
First Investments-Crop Ins 11314 513th Avenue Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3918
Frame It Gallery 112 E Maine Street PO Box 115 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3456
Fred's Micro Inc 11144 US Highway 169 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3068 Web: www.fredsmicro.com A family-owned and operated company. We manufacture, install & support computer related hardware & software.We also house a printshop for all of your printing needs..
Frundt & Johnson Ltd 204 E Maine Street Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3312
Graf's Home Furnishings 124 E Maine Street Amboy, MN 56010 PO Box 122 Phone: (507) 674-3385 Web: www.homefurnishingsmankato.com Graf's Home Furnishings of Amboy, MN is your partner in creating a warm and welcoming home. Stop by and check out our showroom today. Many of our products are made in the US!
Granberg Drainage 12148 US Highway 169 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3255
Grover Grain & Seed 11522 550th Avenue Amboy MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3660 Web: www.grovergrainseed.com Grover Grain & Seed offers Pioneer brand products, Precision planting, and soybean seed treatment to our neighbors, family, and friends. We have long-time experience with all of these products, and are convinced they will also help YOU optimize yield potential and ultimately profits.
Irvine Sand & Gravel 54803 121st Street Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3264
Kelso & Shelby Farmers Mutual 204 E Maine Street Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3494 Web: www.kelsoandshelby.com For over 130 years, local farmers and homeowners have trusted their property insurance needs to Kelso & Shelby Farmers Mutual Insurance Company. Based in Amboy, Minnesota, we understand the potential hazards you face as a farm and home owner in Southern Minnesota. We are proud of being rooted right in the community where you work, play, and grow.
Kevin's Repair 101 South Street E PO Box 34 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3856 Web: www.kevinsrepair.com Not only do we service all farm equipment, we offer a full line of Snapper mowers, Tanaka trimmers and chain saws and parts needed for replacement or repair. Delivery and pickup is also part of our customer service. Kevin’s Repair has been the top Snapper dealership for the last 5 years across southern Minnesota
Korstad Law Office 136 E Maine Street PO Box 400 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3434 Web: www.korstadlaw.com Have you been denied disability benefits? If you live in the southern half of Minnesota, I can help. My practice is focused solely on Social Security disability/SSI appeals.
Linda's Place 236 E Maine Street PO Box 132 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-9790 Linda's Place opened in Amboy, MN on June 3rd 2011. Stop in and see the changes that have been made. There is a whole new menu and we are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday thru Saturday!
Lone Oak Vineyard PO Box 211 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3862 Web: www.loneoakvineyard.com The Lone Oak Vineyard was established in April of 2009. The Curry family of Amboy, Minnesota started the vineyard because of their love for Minnesota agriculture, wine and good ol’ fashion adventure. Lone Oak Vineyard is currently growing Marquette, Somerset Seedless, Bluebell, Frontenac and Petite Pearl grape varieties.
Luke's Electric 13245 550th Avenue Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 327-4594
Malchow Insurance 49494 State Highway 30 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3043
Mankato Fire & Safety 105 E Maine Street Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3747
Marketing Link Insurance 55017 105th Street PO Box 430 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3802 Web: www.marketinglinkins.com We are a full line agency representing Travelers, AIG, Hartford, Kemper, Drive, Progressive, State Auto, Safeco, Blue Cross, 4 truck companies and 20 plus additional companies. We write home, auto, crop, commercial, health and long haul trucks. Also offer income tax service with e-filing.
Marv's Dead End Repair PO Box 291 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3727
Minnesota Pork 11347 518th Avenue Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3920
Mirror Image Salon 118 E Maine Street Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3333
Misfit Acres 12480 550th Avenue Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 317-4927 Web: www.misfitacres.com Misfit Acres is a 501c3 sanctuary and rescue which provides a permanent home where formerly "unlucky" horses can live out their remaining years safe from abuse and neglect.
Palmer Bus Service PO Box 266 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3177
Pfeffer Tree Service 55174 121st Street Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 317-0595 Web: www.pfeffertree.com Pfeffer Tree is a commercial and residential tree service provider proudly serving the Southern Minnesota Area. We are insured for your protection.
Que Serra Retreats PO Box 482 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (612) 990-5284 Web: www.queserra.com This home originally built in 1895 features sleeping accommodations for eight guests, two bathrooms, furnished kitchen, and a 25’ x 35’ multi purpose room which can be used as a crafting work center or party room. The Retreat Center is available for weekend and extended weekend rentals. Play croquet on the lawn, sip lemonade on the deck, take a walk in the city park one block away. Visit the Amboy Cottage Cafe, Sweet Cicely's Gift Shop, the Acorn Studio featuring local artists or Villager Antiques 2 blocks from the retreat center.
R & C Storage PO Box 237 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3721
Reuter Company 122 W Maine Street Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3700
Richard's Construction 141 Pearl Street W PO Box 237 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3721 We build all types of grain tanks, large or small, we build them all !! We are a Behlen Building dealer and also erect the steel buildings after they are sold.
Schoneck Trucking 501 4th Avenue S Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3580
Shady Oaks Storage 52482 115th Lane Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3510
Shelby Farmers Mutual Insurance PO Box 307 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3494
Shelby Farrowing 50872 111th Street Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3107
South Central Minnesota Excavating 11028 US Highway 169 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 381-8084 Web: www.southcentralmnexcavating.com Being a family-owned and operated excavating contractor business in Amboy, MN, weâ??re able to offer you that personal touch you'??ve been looking for. Our goal is to make all of our customers happy.
Stevens Seed Farm 52482 115th Lane Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3535
Sweet Cicely 144 E Maine Street Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3757 Web: www.thesweetcicelyblog.blogspot.com A full line gift and specialty store offering the latest gift wares on the market as well as health and natural healing products such as vitamins, herbs, herbal extracts and much more.
Syngenta Seeds 11307 US Highway 169 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3320 Web: www.syngenta.com Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market.
Tom's Hardware 141 E Maine Street PO Box 367 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3824 Web: www.tomsdibhardware.doitbest.com Our store was established in 1934 and has been in continuous operation at this location every day. We pride ourselves on fast customer service and a knowledgeable staff. Get it, get help, get it done! We stock items you can't find in the Big Box stores. There are over 70,000 items available through Tom's Hardware of Amboy, and Do it Best.
Trail Side Sports of Amboy 217 E Maine Street PO Box 434 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3667 Web: www.trailsidesports.net Arctic Cat snowmobiles sales and service. We carry new and used Arctic Cat snowmobiles, also Arctic Cat clothing and accessories. Our dealership has a solid reputation of providing excellent service, support and satisfaction. We pride ourselves on giving our customers the best service available and offering the best parts and accessories for their snowmobiling needs.
Urban Construction 323 W Pearl Street Amboy, Minnesota Phone: (507) 674-3944
Urban Oil Inc 120 W Maine Street PO Box 174 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3101 Serving Amboy, Vernon Center and Winnebago and the surrounding area with deliveries of home & farm use fuels. Gas pumps in Amboy, Vernon Center & Winnebago. .Auto mechanic available in Amboy
US Bank 156 E Maine Street PO Box 427 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3210 Web: www.usbank.com US Bank (chartered in 1934 as Security National Bank of Amboy) has evolved from Security Bank to American Bank the First Bank to US Bank. It is a full service bank which strives to do the very best for its customers.
US Post Office 208 E Maine Street Amboy, MN 56010-9730 Phone: (507) 674-3042 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS Web: www.usps.com
Villager Antiques 125 E Maine Street PO Box 103 Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3024
Wakefield Pork Inc 10876 513th Avenue Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3921 Web: www.wakefieldpork.com Wakefield Pork is a leader in the pork industry, ranked nationally as one of the top 25 largest production companies by Successful Farming magazine. Our progressive and forward-focused management philosophy has brought Wakefield continual growth since its beginning in 1991.
WFS Cooperative 505 E Maine Street Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3575 Web: www.wfsag.com WFS has been serving their member-owners in the Amboy community since 2000. WFS is a diversified farm service cooperative offering grain marketing opportunities, agronomy products and services, sales and delivery of petroleum products, animal feed and nutrition products and services, and financing for crop inputs, and livestock facilities, which also includes crop insurance. The Amboy location specifically handles the application of liquid fertilizer and farm chemicals, as well as seed and bagged feed products.
Willow Creek Restoration and Renovation 50411 127th Street Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 549-3898
Zarn Airport - 2MY2 49770 121st Street Amboy, MN 56010 Phone: (507) 674-3297

Amboy Minnesota Community Guide