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McGrath Minnesota Community Guide
Location:
Population:
| McGrath (city) |
1970 |
1980 |
1990 |
2000 |
2010 |
2000-2010
Change |
| Actual |
Percent |
| Population |
70 |
81 |
62 |
65 |
80 |
+15 |
+23.08 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) |
0.40 |
0.42 |
0.37 |
0.37 |
0.36 |
-0.01 |
-2.7 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) |
175.00 |
192.86 |
167.57 |
175.07 |
222.22 |
+47.16 |
+26.94 |
| Housing Units |
40 |
44 |
39 |
41 |
48 |
+7 |
+17.07 |
| Households |
-- |
28 |
25 |
26 |
32 |
+6 |
+23.08 |
| Persons Per Household |
-- |
2.89 |
2.48 |
2.50 |
2.16 |
-0.34 |
-13.60 |
Geography:
McGrath is a city in
Aitkin County, Minnesota. Minnesota
State Highways 27 / 65 (co-signed) and
18 are two of the main routes in the
community. According to the United
States Census Bureau, the city has a
total area of 0.36 square miles (0.93
km˛), all of it land. The elevation is
1,250 ft (381 m) above sea level.
The Snake River and Bear Creek both flow
nearby. The Soo Line ATV Trail is also
nearby.
From
Wikipedia, the free
encyclopedia.
Demographics:
As of the census of 2010, there were 80 people, 32
households, and 19 families residing in the city. The
population density was 222.2 inhabitants per square mile
(85.8/km2). There were 48 housing units at an average
density of 133.3 per square mile (51.5/km2). The racial
makeup of the city was 96.3% White, 1.3% Native
American, and 2.5% from two or more races.
There were 32 households of which 15.6% had children
under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married
couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder
with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder
with no wife present, and 40.6% were non-families. 34.4%
of all households were made up of individuals and 12.5%
had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or
older. The average household size was 2.16 and the
average family size was 2.79.
The median age in the city was 51 years. 11.2% of
residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between
the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 30.1%
were from 45 to 64; and 30% were 65 years of age or
older. The gender makeup of the city was 58.8% male and
41.3% female.
History:
James E. McGrath, a logger and landowner who had been working the
area since 1895, donated 40 acres in 1907 for a town site. The site was
platted as Elmwood. When a post office was established in 1908, the site
was renamed McGrath after James E. McGrath. McGrath was incorporated in
1923.Birthplace of Leonard Shoen founder of UHaul Corp.
From
Wikipedia, the free
encyclopedia.
McGRATH, a city in Williams Township, section 5;
incorporated as a village on March 23, 1923, and separated from the
township on August 8, 1923. James E. McGrath, who had 17 logging camps
on the Snake River and Chesley Brook, began work in the area about 1895,
and in 1907 donated 40 acres for a town site, which the Patterson Land
Company platted as Elmwood; renamed McGrath at the time the post office
was established in 1908. Courtesy
Minnesota Historical Society
GovernmTent:
Post Office:
US Post Office
300 Main Street W
McGrath, MN 56350-4400
Phone: (320) 592-3055
Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS
Regular Business Hours:
Week Days
7:45 am - 11:45 pm
Saturday
8:15 am - 9:15 am
 
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Utilities:
| Utility Type |
Utility Name |
Utility Phone |
| Electricity |
East Central Energy
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(800) 254-7944 |
| Natural Gas |
n/a |
-- |
| Wastewater |
City of McGrath |
(320) 592-3268 |
| Water |
n/a |
-- |
| Telephone |
Frontier |
(800) 435-1504 |
| Cable TV |
n/a |
-- |
Major Employers:
| Employer |
Products/Services |
Employees |
| City of McGrath |
Executive, Legislative, & Other Gen. Govt.
Support |
5 |
| Minnesota DNR |
Admin. of Environmental Quality Programs |
5 |
| Robinson Lumber |
Sawmills |
5 |
| Poor Lewy's Saloon |
Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) |
4 |
News:
Weather:
Map:
Minnesota State
Highway Map of the McGrath Minnesota area
Events:
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McGrath
Independence Day Celebration
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Attractions:
Recreation:
Solana State Forest
OHV Trails
7.5 miles north of McGrath on Highway 65The
terrain in the forest is mostly level to gently rolling and contains
many swampy areas. Slightly over half of the area within the forest
is wetland. Timber harvesting, reforestation, and wildlife habitat
improvement occur throughout this forest. There are no campgrounds
within the forest, however dispersed camping is allowed provided
state forest rules are followed. The White Pine forest road is the
main connector between the trails located east and west of State
Highway 65. In 2008, a 13 mile loop will be completed that will
connect with the existing Soo Line ATV (all-terrain-vehicle) Trail. |
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Lakes:
| Lake
Name |
Size
(acres) |
Lake info |
Lake Map |
Rec Map |
Topo Map |
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none in the immediate area |
Health Care:
Schools:
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none locally - served by
McGregor schools |
Churches:
Calvary Presbyterian
Church
McGrath, MN 56350
Phone: (320) 592-3581
Pastor: Rev. Tony
Oltmann
Sunday Service: n/a |
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Grace Lutheran Church
105 N State Highway 65
McGrath, MN 56350
Phone: (320) 592-3682
Pastor: n/a
Sunday Service:
n/a |
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Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church
State Highway 65
McGrath, MN 56350
Phone: (218) 927-6581
Web:
www.mcgregorcatholicchurch.org
Pastor: Rev. David Forsman
Saturday Mass: none
Sunday Mass: none
Nearest
Mass: Holy Family Catholic Church in
McGregor |
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Zion Lutheran Church - ELCA
207 1st Street S
PO Box 173
McGrath, MN 56350-0173
Phone: (320) 592-3231
Web:
www.zhchurches.org
Pastor: Rev. Cathy Hedmark
Sunday Service: 8:45 am |
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Media:
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served by Mora and McGregor media |
Motels:
| none - see Mora and
McGregor |
Resorts:
Campgrounds:
Snake
River Campground
18095 State Highway 65
McGrath, MN 56350Located on the Snake River approx. 6
miles south of the City of McGrath on State Hwy 65. There are 12
camping sites, pit toilets, drinking water, picnic tables, canoe
landing, no electricity. This primitive campground is situated in
the heart of large acreages of public land, and connects to the
Redtop and Soo Line ATV trails. |
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Businesses:
Aitkin County Highway Dept
20208 220th Street
McGrath, MN 56350
Phone: (320) 592-3580 |
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Dead Stock Upholstery
19291 State Highway 65
McGrath, MN 56350
Phone: (320) 592-3455 |
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Federated Co Op
13951 State Highway 65
McGrath, MN 56350
Phone: (320) 592-3193 |
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Fischer's Mill Log
Furniture
McGrath, MN 56350
Phone: (651) 341-8960
Web: www.fischersmill.com
Fischer's Mill is based in McGrath, MN on the
Snake River and offers affordable hand crafted rustic log
furniture. We specialize in beds, dog beds, day beds, end
tables, coffee tables, walking sticks, coat racks, coat trees,
indoor railings, outdoor railings, bar stools, round slab tables
and benches. |
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McGrath Senior Citizen's Center
McGrath, MN 56350 |
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Oakley Robinson Lumber Co
20110 220th Street
McGrath, MN 56350
Phone: (320) 592-3700 |
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Pour Lewey's Saloon
104 S Highway 65
McGrath, MN 56350
Phone: (320) 592-3130Pour
Lewey's has recently come under new ownership and would like to
invite you to come join us. We serve a nice range of appetizers,
along with burgers and fries, and pizza! Besides mixed drinks we
also offer a large selection of popular beers, and On and Off
Sale.
We have pull tabs sponsored by the Fire Department Relief Fund
and are currently scheduling a wide range of activities, from
darts on Wednesdays to horseshoes and cribbage. Check out our
calendar to see what is coming up.
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Reliable Restoration
18611 170th Street
McGrath, MN 56350
Phone: (320) 592-3846 |
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Rocon Paving
20826 220th Street
McGrath, MN 56350
Phone: (320) 592-3190
Web:
www.roconpaving.com
Install a low-maintenance
driveway by hiring the qualified professionals at Rocon Paving.
We serve McGregor, McGrath, Aitkin, Deerwood, Lawler, Garrison,
and the surrounding areas. |
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Shawn Kabrud Contractors
18611 170th Street
McGrath, MN 56350
Phone: (320) 592-3846 |
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Shire In The
Woods
14044 220th Street
McGrath, MN 56350
Phone: (320) 592-3838
Web:
www.shireinthewoods.com
Welcome to the Shire in the
Woods, where the natural surroundings will nourish and
rejuvenate your soul! Located 18 miles east of northern Mille
Lacs Lake, Minnesota, we are tucked away at the heart of the
Solana State Forest and have the Soo Line South Trail running
right alongside us. Relax with a good book in front of a
fireplace or take a stroll in the beautiful woods. The Shire can
serve you, your family and friends, facilitate special groups,
workshops, and meetings, host a wedding, hold a family reunion,
and more! When you're looking for the perfect spot to hold your
next group retreat, remember the Shire In The Woods. |
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US Post Office
300 Main Street W
McGrath, MN 56350
Phone: (320) 592-3055
Web:
www.usps.com |
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Topographic Map:
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