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Ellsworth Minnesota Community Guide


Location:
Ellsworth Minnesota welcome sign Location of Ellsworth, Minnesota

Population: 
 Ellsworth (city) 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2000-2010 Change
Actual Percent
Population 588 629 580 540 463 -77 -14.26
Land Area (sq. mile) 0.90 0.91 0.64 0.64 0.64 0 0.00
Density (persons per sq. mile) 653.33 691.21 906.25 842.81 723.44 -119.37 -14.16
Housing Units 214 238 246 246 233 -13 -5.28
Households -- 231 231 227 210 -17 -7.49
Persons Per Household -- 2.48 2.27 2.19 2.20 +0.01 +0.46

Geography:

Ellsworth is a city in Nobles County, Minnesota. Minnesota State Highway 91 serves as a main route in the community. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.63 square miles (1.63 km2), all of it land. The elevation is 1,450 ft (442 m).

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Demographics:

As of the census of 2010, there were 463 people, 210 households, and 120 families residing in the city. The population density was 734.9 inhabitants per square mile (283.7/km2). There were 233 housing units at an average density of 369.8 per square mile (142.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.

There were 210 households of which 21.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.9% were non-families. 40.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 19% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.02 and the average family size was 2.70.

The median age in the city was 51.7 years. 17.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 28.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.6% male and 54.4% female.

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History:  

Early history: Ellsworth is located in Grand Prairie Township in the extreme southwestern corner of Nobles County. The township was organized in 1873, though settlers had taken up residence in the township as early as 1871. One of these early settlers is known in history only as "Uncle" Stillwell. Mr Stillwell made a claim to the land where Ellsworth now stands, and he established a small store on his farmstead, supplying the needs of local farmers. He also operated a peddler's wagon in the vicinity. Mr. Stillwell had great confidence in the future of the region, and often remarked that a town would one day be located on his property, or very near to it. However, Stillwell packed up and left the area two years before the town of Ellsworth was eventually established in 1884. Ellsworth sits on Stillwell's former claim, and the business district of the town is located less than 1/2 mile west of Stillwell's cabin.

A new railroad town: The town of Ellsworth was named in honor of Eugene Ellsworth of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and came into existence as a result of construction of the Burlington Railroad in the summer of 1884. The site was selected by agents of the Cedar Rapids, Iowa & Northwestern Land & Town Lot Company. The site was surveyed by F. D. Randall, and dedication of the plat was made on September 29, 1884, by S. L. Dows and James B. Close, president and secretary, respectively, of the town lot company. When the rail line was completed, a box car was set off to the side, and this served as a depot until a more substantial structure could be built. The first structure in town was a saloon completed by Sam Stevens and Phil Lattenberger in September 1884. Construction of a dozen or more buildings were started at this same time, and before the close of the year, the booming town had about 150 inhabitants. During the winter of 1884-85, the Ellsworth postoffice was established with B. F. Garmer as postmaster.

In the early fall of 1886, the town was selected as a division point of the Burlington railroad. The company built a five-stall roundhouse, put in a turntable, erected a substantial depot, and built a branch line from Ellsworth to Rock Rapids, Iowa.

Incorporation: The necessary steps were taken to bring about incorporation at a county board meeting held in Worthington on December 10, 1886. An election was held on January 13, 1887, and municipal government began in February. The census of 1890 gave Ellsworth a population of 258. The population in 2000 was 540.

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ELLSWORTH, a city in sections 28, 29, 32, and 33 of Grand Prairie Township, platted in September 1884 and incorporated January 21, 1887, was named in honor of Eugene Ellsworth of Cedar Falls, Iowa. The village and its post office began in 1884, the latter in postmaster B. Frank Garmer's general store; it had a station of the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railroad in section 29.

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Main Street North, Ellsworth Minnesota, 1917
Main Street North, Ellsworth Minnesota, 1917
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Government:
Ellsworth City Offices
322 S Broadway Street
PO Box 355
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Phone: (507) 967-2373

Regular Business Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

City Council Meetings:
2nd Monday of each month at 5:30 pm

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City Hall, Ellsworth Minnesota
Title Term Ends Name and Address   Phone:
Mayor 12/31/2022 Colette Smythe
510 Oak Street
Ellsworth, MN 56129
  (507) 920-6901
Clerk/Treasurer appointed Dawn Huisman
PO Box 355
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Email (507) 967-2373
Council Member 12/31/2022 Sandra Sanders
301 S Walnut Street
Ellsworth, MN 56129
  (507) 967-2424
Council Member 12/31/2022 vacant
address not available
Ellsworth, MN 56129
  not available
Council Member 12/31/2024 Tonya Zitzloff
601 S Mulberry Street
Ellsworth, MN 56129
  (612) 801-4955
Council Member 12/31/2024 Trevor Boltjes
605 S Mulberry Street
Ellsworth, MN 56129
  (605) 403-5162

Post Office:
US Post Office
111 E 3rd Avenue
Ellsworth, MN
56129-1060
Phone:
(507) 967-2272
Toll Free:
(800) ASK-USPS

Regular Business Hours:
Week Days       10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday           12:30 pm - 1:15 pm

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US Post Office

US Post Office, Ellsworth Minnesota


Utilities:
Utility Type Utility Name Utility Phone
Electricity Nobles Cooperative Electric (800) 776-0517
Natural Gas n/a --
Wastewater Ellsworth Municipal (507) 967-2373
Water Ellsworth Municipal (507) 967-2373
Telephone Frontier Communications (800) 435-1504
Cable TV Mediacom (855) 260-2474

Major Employers:
Employer Products/Services Employees
Parkview Manor Nursing Home Nursing Care Facilities 66
Ellsworth Public School Elementary & Secondary Schools 36
Domeyer Implement Machinery, Equipment, & Supplies Merchant Wholesalers 9
Security Savings Bank Depository Credit Intermediation 9
Short Stop Grocery Stores 8


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Weather:

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Minnesota State Highway Map of the Ellsworth Minnesota area


Events:

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Attractions:

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Health Care:

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Schools:
Ellsworth Public School
513 S Broadway Street
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Phone: (507) 967-2242
Fax: (507) 967-2588
Web: www.ellsworth.mntm.org

Grades:  PK-12
Students:  168

Ellsworth Public School, Ellsworth Minnesota

Churches:
Bethel Reformed Church
1295 Kennedy Avenue
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Phone: (712) 479-2339

Pastor:  n/a
Sunday Worship:  9:00 am

 
St. Mary of the Prairie Church
204 N Broadway Street
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Phone: (507) 283-8502
Web:
www.stcatherineluverne.org

Pastor:  Fr. Tom Jennings
Sunday Mass:  8:30 am

St. Mary of the Prairie Church, Ellsworth Minnesota
Zion Presbyterian Church
420 S Broadway Street
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Phone: (507) 967-2269

Pastor:  n/a
Sunday Worship:  n/a

Zion Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth Minnesota

Media:

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Motels:

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Resorts:

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Campgrounds:

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Businesses:
Accounting Tax Service
15122 340th Street
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Phone: (507) 967-2387
 
Billy's Bar and Grill
209 S Broadway Street
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Phone: (507) 967-2582
Billy's Bar and Grill, Ellsworth Minnesota
Adrian Cooperative Elevator
106 S Broadway Street
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Phone: (507) 967-2434
Adrian Cooperative Elevator, Ellsworth Minnesota
Cabinets and More
109 W 2nd Avenue
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Phone: (507) 967-2255
Cabinets and More, Ellsworth Minnesota
Carl Leuthold Farm
222 200th Avenue
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Phone: (507) 967-2423
 
Dan's Service Center
604 S Broadway Street
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Phone: (507) 967-2445
Dan's Service Center, Ellsworth Minnesota
De Buhr Dairy Equipment
302 S Broadway Street
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Phone: (507) 967-2188
 
Domeyer Implement
105 N Broadway Street
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Phone: (507) 967-2468
Web: www.domeyerimp.com

Domeyer Implement, Inc. has been a family owned business for 57 years. We are a full service agriculture dealer. With Ellsworth, Minnesota, being located on Hwy 91 in the southwestern corner of Minnesota, we provide service to southeast South Dakota, southwest Minnesota. and northwest Iowa.

Domeyer Implement, Ellsworth Minnesota
Drenth Electric Inc.
309 S Broadway Street
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Phone: (507) 967-2288
 
Ellsworth Cafe
303 S Broadway Street
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Phone: (507) 967-2493
Ellsworth Cafe, Ellsworth Minnesota
Ellsworth City Offices
322 S Broadway Street
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Phone: (507) 967-2373

NOTE: City Hall was destroyed by fire on January 19th, 2019. Call for current location.
Ellsworth Fire and Rescue
322 S Broadway Street
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Phone: (507) 967-2373
Ellsworth Fire and Rescue, Ellsworth Minnesota
Ellsworth Food Center
323 S Broadway Street
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Phone: (507) 967-2273
Ellsworth Food Center, Ellsworth Minnesota
Ellsworth Locker
317 S Broadway Street
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Phone: (507) 967-2544
Ellsworth Locker, Ellsworth Minnesota
Ellsworth Lumber Mart
104 S Broadway Street
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Phone: (507) 967-2456
Ellsworth Lumber Mart, Ellsworth Minnesota
Ellsworth Senior Citizens Center
106 W 3rd Avenue
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Phone: (507) 967-2117
 
Ellsworth Veterinary Clinic
315 S Broadway Street
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Phone: (507) 967-2211
Ellsworth Veterinary Clinic, Ellsworth Minnesota
Exchange State Bank
210 S Broadway Street
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Phone: (507) 967-2570
Web: www.exchangestatebankmn.com

The Exchange State Bank (ESB) is an locally owned and locally managed bank with offices in Hills, Ellsworth, Hardwick & Luverne Minnesota. ESB has been in existence since 1908 and it offers a wide variety of convenient products and services to it's Customers including ATM's, Telephone Banking, Debit Cards and of course Online Banking. If you are looking for a bank that is convenient with quick responsive customer service and dedication to the communities then ESB is your bank.

Exchange State Bank, Ellsworth Minnesota
Gene Sanders Trucking
107 W 3rd Avenue
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Phone: (507) 967-2424
 
Greg Roemen Farm
10240 340th Street
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Phone: (507) 967-2101
 
Greg's
107 S Chestnut Street
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Phone: (507) 967-2277
 
Heikes Green and Livestock
30779 Chaney Avenue
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Phone: (507) 967-2522
 
Jack's Auto Service Center
401 W Sherman Avenue
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Phone: (507) 967-2455
Jack's Auto Service Center, Ellsworth Minnesota
Jansa Farm
152 200th Avenue
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Phone: (507) 967-2531
 
Jennige's Valentine Farm
10536 310th Street
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Phone: (507) 967-2297
 
Kanaranzi Creek
302 S Broadway Street
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Phone: (507) 967-2488

Get ready for an exciting experience in shopping! Lodged in a historical main street hardware store built in 1891, the original hard wood floors, 14 foot tin ceilings, and some of the original counters and shelves fill the shop with character and charm. An occasional store open 3 days a month, Kanaranzi Creek is a unique shopping experience. From rustic charm, re-purposed home decor, painted furniture, and many one of a kind treasures, Kanaranzi Creek has a bit of everything. Look forward to a new and varied collection each month!

Kanaranzi Creek, Ellsworth Minnesota
Kruger Painting
309 S Mulberry Street
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Phone: (507) 967-2496
 
Orv's Plumbing and Heating
308 S Broadway Street
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Phone: (507) 967-2464
Orv's Plumbing and Heating, Ellsworth Minnesota
Parkview Manor
308 W Sherman Avenue
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Phone: (507) 967-2482
Web: www.parkviewmanor.org

Parkview Manor was the highest rated Nursing Home in the State of Minnesota by the MN Report Card System in 2006. Owned and managed by the city of Ellsworth. We offer 45 beds for individual attention for yourself or your loved ones. We accept both Medicare and Medicaid as well as offer 24 hour Nursing Coverage. We have many services for both Rehabilitation and Long Term Nursing. Please take a look at our Services page for a detailed overview of services. We also offer a variety of rooms to suit each individuals needs.

Parkview Manor, Ellsworth Minnesota
Short Stop
109 N Broadway Street
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Phone: (507) 967-2240
Short Stop, Ellsworth Minnesota
Son D Farms
29470 Chaney Avenue
Ellsworth, MN 56129
Phone: (507) 967-2589
 
US Post Office
111 E 3rd Avenue
Ellsworth, MN
56129-1060
Phone:
(507) 967-2272
Toll Free:
(800) ASK-USPS
Web: www.usps.com
US Post Office, Ellsworth Minnesota

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