Guide to Clitherall Minnesota

Clitherall (city)

1970

1980

1990

2000

2010

2000-2010 Change

Actual

Percent

Population

131

121

109

118

112

-6

-5.08

Land Area (sq. mile)

0.20

0.16

0.18

0.20

0.00

Density (persons per sq. mile)

655.00

756.25

605.56

586.23

560.00

-26.23

-4.48

Housing Units

+3.23

Households

+1.96

Persons Per Household

2.28

2.32

2.31

2.15

+0.16

-6.92

Clitherall is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Minnesota State Highway 210 serves as a main route in the community. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.20 square miles (0.52 km2), all of it land. The elevation is 1,348 ft (411 m) above sea level.

As of the census of 2010, there were 112 people, 52 households, and 30 families residing in the city. The population density was 560.0 inhabitants per square mile (216.2/km2). There were 64 housing units at an average density of 320.0 per square mile (123.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.9% African American, and 0.9% from two or more races.

There were 52 households of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.4% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.3% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.60.

The median age in the city was 50.5 years. 20.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.8% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 26.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

The first and, in many ways, one of the most interesting settlements made in Otter Tail County was that known as the Mormon settlement, near Clitherall lake, in what was later included in Clitherall township. This settlement was made in 1865 by a little band of Mormons from Iowa. The violent breaking up of Brigham Young’s church at Nauvoo, Illinois, had scattered the adherents of that faith in search for a more safe and pleasant abiding place. The greater part of the band journeyed toward the far west, making temporary stops in Iowa and other parts of the country, in search of a desirable habitation. It was in May 1865, when a little band of this wandering tribe, composed of seven families, left the main body and turned their faces toward the Northwest. They had heard of the beautiful prairies and fertile lands of Minnesota and they determined to find a location and found a colony in this state.

The township took its name from the lake of that name, and the lake took its name from Major George B. Clitherall, who was a register of the United States land office at Ottertail City from 1858 to 1861.

CLITHERALL, a village in section 6 of Nidaros Township, settled in 1865, platted in October 1881, and incorporated October 6, 1898, was named like the lake for George B. Clitherall. The village had a station on the Northern Pacific Railroad, and the post office began in 1868.

Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society

Main Street, Clitherall Minnesota, 1912
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Lake Name

Size
(acres)

Lake info

Lake Map

Rec Map

Topo Map

Beauty Shore

179

Belmont

285

Clitherall

2,539

Crane

367

East Battle

1,985

Emma

234

Hancock

182

Mason

430

Peterson

Stuart

747

West Battle

5,565

Mallard Bay Lodge 21244 Greenhead Drive Clitherall, MN 56524 Phone: (218) 864-5803
Oak Park Resort 21179 Clitherall Lane Clitherall, MN 56524 Phone: (218) 864-5066
Old Town Resort 20669 Old Town Trail Clitherall, MN 56524 Phone: (218) 864-8173 Toll Free: (800) 545-4062 Web: www.oldtownresort.net At Old Town you can enjoy swimming, fishing and just plain relaxing without going anywhere. We have an excellent fish cleaning house and sell gas and bait down at the shore. Our small store and office offers soda pop, candy and ice cream along with other snacks. Wireless Internet and an endless cup of coffee are also available in the store.
Scenic Point Resort 39896 195th Street Clitherall, MN 56524 Phone: (218) 864-5748 Web: www.scenicpointresort.com Of the 1,049 lakes in Otter Tail County, the very first settlers chose the shores of Clitherall Lake to call home. From that time on Clitherall Lake has caught the joy and imagination of many outdoor enthusiasts. Every year, guests return to "Scenic Point" to recount fond memories of good times and good fishing of years gone by.

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