Faribault, Minnesota
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Nickname: "Faribo"
Motto: "Small Town Pride, Big City Opportunities[1]"
Location in Rice County and the state of Minnesota. A nickname is a Name of an entity or thing that is not its Proper name. A motto (from the Italian word motto, meaning witticism sentence is a phrase meant to formally describe the general motivation or intention of a social group Rice County is a County located in the US state of Minnesota Minnesota ( Native Americans demonstrated the name to early settlers
Coordinates: 44°17′26.12″N 93°16′5.95″W / 44.2905889, -93.2683194
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Rice
Government
- Mayor	Charles Ackman
Area
- Total	12. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically Minnesota ( Native Americans demonstrated the name to early settlers This is a List of counties in Minnesota. There are 87 counties in the U Rice County is a County located in the US state of Minnesota A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 9 sq mi (33. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 3 km²)
- Land	12. To help compare different Orders of magnitude and geographical regions we list here areas between 100 km² and 1000 km² 7 sq mi (32. 9 km²)
- Water	0. 2 sq mi (0. 5 km²)
Elevation	994 ft (303 m)
Population (2000)
- Total	20,818
- Density	1,644. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 8/sq mi (634. 9/km²)
Time zone	CST (UTC-6)
- Summer (DST)	CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code	55021
Area code(s)	507
FIPS code	27-20546[2]
GNIS feature ID	0643560[3]
Website: www.faribault.org

Faribault (pronounced /fɛriboʊ/) is a city in Rice County, Minnesota, United States. The Central Time Zone observes Standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time ( UTC−6) and five hours during Daylight saving Areas using UTC−6 Single zone countries Belize Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Daylight saving time ( DST The Central Time Zone observes Standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time ( UTC−6) and five hours during Daylight saving UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during The ZIP code is the system of Postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Area code 507 is the Telephone numbering plan code for the southern 1/5th of Minnesota, including cities such as Rochester, Mankato, Worthington Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout Rice County is a County located in the US state of Minnesota Minnesota ( Native Americans demonstrated the name to early settlers The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The population was 20,818 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Rice County. A county seat is a term for an Administrative center for a County, primarily used in the United States. Rice County is a County located in the US state of Minnesota

Interstate 35 and Minnesota State Highways 3, 21, and 60 are four of the main routes in the community. Interstate 35 (I-35 is a north–south Interstate highway in the central United States. Minnesota State Highway 3 or Trunk Highway 3 is a State highway in the U Minnesota State Highway 21 is a Highway in southeast Minnesota, which runs from the interchange of U Minnesota State Highway 60 is a Highway in Minnesota which runs from the Iowa border ( IA 60) in Bigelow to the Mississippi River

Faribault is situated at the confluence of the Cannon and Straight Rivers in southern Minnesota. The Cannon River flows from Shields Lake near Faribault Minnesota to Red Wing in the U The Straight River is a Tributary of the Cannon River, 45 miles (73 km long in southeastern Minnesota in the United States.

Contents 1 History 1.1 Additional historical resources 2 Geography 3 Demographics 4 Economy 5 Politics 6 Notable institutions 6.1 Education 6.2 Other institutions 7 Notable Faribault Residents 8 References 9 External links

History

Faribault is regarded as one of the most historic communities in Minnesota, with settlement and commercial activity predating Minnesota’s establishment as a U.S. Territory. Minnesota ( Native Americans demonstrated the name to early settlers Minnesota Territory was an Organized territory of the United States from March 3 1849 to May 11 1858, when Minnesota

Prior to 1745, the area was primarily occupied by the Wahpekute band of Dakotah. Sioux (pronounced SUE are a Native American and First Nations people Shortly thereafter, the tribe was driven south after several clashes with the Ojibwe over territory. The Ojibwa or Chippewa (also Ojibwe, Ojibway, Chippeway) is the largest group of Native Americans - First Nations

The city's namesake, Alexander Faribault, was the son of a French-Canadian fur trader and a woman of the Dakotah tribe. He is credited with fueling most of the early settlement activity in the area beginning in 1826, when he established a fur trading post on the banks of the Cannon River. The Cannon River flows from Shields Lake near Faribault Minnesota to Red Wing in the U By 1834, the trading post had grown in popularity and been relocated to the Straight River, one mile upstream of its junction with the Cannon River, the site of modern-day Faribault. The young Alexander Faribault used his knowledge of Dakotah language and culture to improve relations with the displaced Wahpekute and even helped the tribe to resettle in the area. This relationship was instrumental in ensuring the success of the trading post and allowing safe travel to the area for settlers.

The aptly-named Alexander Faribault House was built in 1853 by Alexander Faribault at a cost of $4,000. The Alexander Faribault House, built in 1853 was the first wood-frame house built in Rice County Minnesota. The house is considered the oldest framed structure in the area, and still stands in its original location near the southeastern edge of Faribault's historic downtown district.

The years that followed the construction of this first building brought unprecedented growth, development, and economic prosperity for the young settlement. Spurred by the completion of the area’s first steam-powered sawmill in early 1854, the year that followed would bring Faribault from a sleepy settlement of 20 buildings to a bustling town with more than 250 buildings. Historians attribute Faribault's impressive growth during this period to a number of important milestones which were passed in 1855 and 1856, including the creation of new roads connecting to other settlements and trading posts in Iowa and Minnesota Territory, the new availability of mail service, and the rapid construction of schools and churches. The State of Iowa ( is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States of America. Minnesota Territory was an Organized territory of the United States from March 3 1849 to May 11 1858, when Minnesota

The City of Faribault was platted in 1855 and granted a home-rule charter in 1872.

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Additional historical resources

• Faribault Heritage Preservation Commission
• Preserving Faribault’s Past
• Faribault Lives and Times
• Faribault, Our Community

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 9 square miles (33. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 3 km²), of which, 12. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 7 square miles (32. 8 km²) of it is land and 0. 2 square miles (0. 5 km²) of it (1. 56%) is water. The confluence of the Straight River and the Cannon River is located within city limits. The Straight River is a Tributary of the Cannon River, 45 miles (73 km long in southeastern Minnesota in the United States. The Cannon River flows from Shields Lake near Faribault Minnesota to Red Wing in the U ^[4] Sakatah Lake State Park and Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park are nearby. Sakatah Lake State Park is an 842 acre (34 km² Minnesota state park on a natural widening of the Cannon River near the town of Waterville Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park is a Minnesota state park northeast of Faribault, near the small town of Nerstrand.

Faribault County, Minnesota, roughly 100 miles to the southwest, is unrelated to the city of Faribault. Faribault County (fɛriboʊ is a County located in the US state of

Interstate Highway 35 runs along the western edge of town and currently there are three exits. Interstate 35 (I-35 is a north–south Interstate highway in the central United States. This fact, at first blush, does not appear unique as standard truck stops, various restaurants and motels serve passing motorists. However, prior to completion of I-35, traffic was routed directly through town; generating significant sales revenue to many retailers which literally had a major highway running directly past their doors. In approximately 1975, the last portions of Interstate 35 were completed and all traffic finally started to move around (and not through) Faribault. On that same corridor through town, the White Sands Swimming Pool ("Minnesota's Largest Outdoor Swimming Pool") operated from 1964 to 1977. This is now the trailhead for the Sakatah Singing Hills Trail which runs to Mankato and the future Mill Towns Trail is planned to run to Northfield. The site includes parking, restrooms and a shelter.

Demographics

Historical populations
Census	Pop.		%±
1870	3,045		—
1880	5,415		77. 8%
1890	6,520		20. 4%
1900	7,868		20. 7%
1910	9,001		14. 4%
1920	11,089		23. 2%
1930	12,767		15. 1%
1940	14,527		13. 8%
1950	16,028		10. 3%
1960	16,926		5. 6%
1970	16,595		-2. 0%
1980	16,241		-2. 1%
1990	17,085		5. 2%
2000	20,818		21. 8%

The ethnic makeup of Faribault was almost exclusively white until about 1985, when Hispanic and Somali immigrants and their families began to settle in the area. These groups were drawn by the availabilitiy of employment to unskilled workers, and the relative absence of crime compared to larger cities. By 2000, there were churches and businesses catering to each of these new ethnic groups.

As of the census of 2000, there were 20,818 people, 7,472 households, and 4,946 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 1,644. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 8 people per square mile (634. 9/km²). There were 7,668 housing units at an average density of 605. 8/sq mi (233. 9/km²). The ethnic/racial makeup of the city was 89. 87% White, 2. 69% African American, 0. 67% Native American, 1. 83% Asian, 0. 06% Pacific Islander, 3. 33% from other races, and 1. 53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8. 90% of the population.

There were 7,472 households out of which 34. 7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50. 3% were married couples living together, 11. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33. 8% were non-families. 28. 5% of all households were made up of individuals and 11. 8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 53 and the average family size was 3. 10.

In the city the population was spread out with 26. 2% under the age of 18, 9. 9% from 18 to 24, 30. 7% from 25 to 44, 19. 7% from 45 to 64, and 13. 5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 106. 8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106. 6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,865, and the median income for a family was $49,662. Males had a median income of $32,404 versus $24,046 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,610. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 5. 8% of families and 9. 0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 9% of those under age 18 and 13. 1% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Faribault has the usual gamut of small-town retail and service shops. Employers include an assortment of light manufacturing offerings including a turkey packing plant, a plastic extrusion factory, a vegetable cannery but also includes unique businesses producing woolen blankets and bleu cheese. Canning is a method of preserving food in which the food is processed and sealed in an airtight container There has been substantial commercial and industrial growth occurring on the city's northern side with the additions of Sage Glass and the Aldi Distribution Center as well as the new commercial centers on 30th Street NW. Large tracts of land have been annexed to the city's north side for residential, commercial, and industrial use. This is also occurring the west side as there are plans to widen Hwy 60 near the I-35 interchange to attract potential new big box stores.

The main street, Central Avenue, is seeing a renaissance of re-development with most of the historic commercial block is listed on the national register of historic places. Many buildings are being restored to their original appearance. Among them is the Paradise Center for the Arts, a multipurpose art center which is the result of a merger between the Faribault Art Center and the Faribault Area Community Theatre, with The Merlin Players as resident arts organization. Two long-time Faribault retailing/shopping institutions closed. The oldest and a long-time Central Avenue fixture, Jim & Joe's Clothiers, closed after 125+ years of service due to a number of related factors, primarily centering around the standard issues facing most small-town, family-owned retailers. ^[5] The second, Minnick's Food Market, was Faribault's last mom-and-pop grocery store and was closed after 57 years of operation in late 2006 much to the dismay of candy-seeking children from the west end.

The renowned Faribault Mills, headquartered in town, is one of the last vertically integrated woolen mills in the United States. In Microeconomics and Management, the term vertical integration describes a style of Management control. It produces more than one-half of the new woolen blankets manufactured in the United States. ^[6]

Politics

Faribault is located in Minnesota's 2nd congressional district, represented by John Kline, a Republican. Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District covers the south Twin Cities metro area and contains all of Carver, Scott, Le Sueur, Goodhue John Paul Kline (born September 6, 1947 in Allentown Pennsylvania) is an American Politician.

Notable institutions

Education

The Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and for the Blind, including the State Library for the Blind, are located in the southeast part of the city above the Straight River. The Minnesota State Academies are two separate schools the Minnesota State Academy for the Blind and the Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf, both established by Noyes Hall, a neoclassical building on the campus of Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP is the United States government's official list of districts sites buildings structures and objects deemed worthy of ^[7][8][7] The building is named for Jonathon L. Noyes, long-time administrator of the school,^[9]

On the bluffs overlooking the Straight River east of downtown of Faribault is Shattuck-Saint Mary's School, a private college prep school for boys and girls grades 6-12. Shattuck-St Mary's School (also known as SSM is a Coeducational Episcopal Church -affiliated Boarding school in Faribault, Minnesota The institution was formerly three schools: Shattuck School (college prep for boys, grade 7-12), St. Mary's (college prep for girls, grade 7-12) and St. James (for elementary). Shattuck was originally an Episcopal military school, but evolved into more non-secular directions in the later 1970s. One enters Shattuck by driving through the stone arch which frames the stone buildings comprising the original campus (this image has been used in several movies). The most notable Shattuck attendee was Marlon Brando. Marlon Brando Jr (April 3 1924 – July 1 2004 was an Academy Award -winning American Actor, whose body of work spanned over half a century In his autobiography, Songs My Mother Taught Me, he spoke glowingly of his classmates but was critical of the school administration. Songs My Mother Taught Me is the title of an Autobiography written by Marlon Brando with Robert Lindsey as co-author in 1995. After being expelled prior to graduation for removing the clapper from the main bell (never proven), he received a letter from all his classmates in which they sent him their collective regards. The letter was one of only a few possessions which he appeared to appreciate throughout his life and it was framed and prominently displayed at one of his homes.

Faribault Public Schools, Faribault Public School website

Bethlehem Academy

Other institutions

The Thomas Scott Buckham Memorial Library is the city library. Bethlehem Academy is a private, Roman Catholic High School in Faribault Minnesota. The public library as a tax supported institution in Faribault Minnesota, dates from 1897, when it was housed in the City Hall building

The Faribault Correctional Facility is a state prison located on the campus of a former mental hospital (aka "The State Schools").

The River Bend Nature Center is a 750-acre non-profit nature center in the southeast corner of Faribault. River Bend Nature Center is a non-profit day-use nature center in the city of Faribault Minnesota.

Notable Faribault Residents

• Stephen Chatman, a noted Canadian composer, was born in Faribault in 1950. Stephen Chatman (born 28 February 1950 in Faribault Minnesota) is a Canadian composer Chatman's bio
• Donald "Tic" Clark, was the foremost hockey historian in the United States and founder of MAHA, Minnesota Amateur Hockey Association.
• William Gould Dow was a pioneering researcher in electrical engineering, space research, and nuclear fusion, as well as a professor and administrator at the University of Michigan. William Gould Dow ( September 30, 1895 &ndash October 17, 1999) was an American Scientist, Educator and Electrical engineering, sometimes referred to as electrical and electronic engineering, is a field of Engineering that deals with the study and application of Outer space, often simply called space, comprises the relatively empty regions of the Universe outside the escape velocities of Celestial bodies. In Physics and Nuclear chemistry, nuclear fusion is the process by which multiple- like charged atomic nuclei join together to form a heavier nucleus The meaning of the word professor ( Latin: professor, person who professes to be an expert in some art or science teacher of highest rank) varies An academic administration is a branch of University or College employees responsible for the maintenance and supervision of the institution and separate from the The University of Michigan Ann Arbor ( U of M, U-M, UM or simply Michigan) is a top-ranked Coeducational public research
• Patrick Eaves, a National Hockey League player for the Ottawa Senators. Patrick Eaves (born May 1, 1984) is a professional Ice hockey player for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League The National Hockey League ( NHL) is a professional Ice hockey league composed of 30 teams in North America The Ottawa Senators (Les Sénateurs d'Ottawa are a professional Ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Born in Calgary, Alberta but grew up in Faribault. Calgary (ˈkælgəriː is the largest city in the Province of Alberta, Canada
• Andy Murray, current head coach for the St. Louis Blues of NHL National Hockey League, previously head coach of boys 18U hockey program at Shattuck-Saint Mary's. Andrew or Andy Murray may refer to Andrew Murray, often spelt Andrew Moray, key military and political leader of the Scots during the Scottish The St Louis Blues are a professional Ice hockey team based in St The National Hockey League ( NHL) is a professional Ice hockey league composed of 30 teams in North America Hockey is any of a family of Sports in which two teams compete by trying to maneuver a Ball, or a hard round rubber or heavy plastic disc called a puck Shattuck-St Mary's School (also known as SSM is a Coeducational Episcopal Church -affiliated Boarding school in Faribault, Minnesota
• Herbert Sellner was the inventor of the Tilt-A-Whirl carnival ride. Tilt-A-Whirl is one of the best-known Flat rides designed for commercial use at Amusement parks Fairs and Carnivals in which it is commonly found As of 2008, the rides are still manufactured in Faribault.
• Bruce Smith was the 1941 Heisman trophy winner. Bruce P Smith ( February 8, 1920 &ndash August 28, 1967) nicknamed "Boo" was an American football player best known He played for the University of Minnesota and starred in the movie, "Smith of Minnesota."
• Henry Benjamin Whipple was the first Episcopal bishop in Minnesota. Henry Benjamin Whipple ( February 15, 1822 – September 16, 1901) was the first Episcopal Bishop of Minnesota The Episcopal Church is the official name of the Province of the Anglican Communion in the United States. A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight Minnesota ( Native Americans demonstrated the name to early settlers He was an advocate for clemency for Dakota prisoners in the wake of the Dakota War of 1862 (also known as the Sioux Uprising) in 1862. The Dakota War of 1862 (also known as the Sioux Uprising, Sioux Outbreak of 1862, the Dakota Conflict, the U He is buried beneath the altar of the Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour in Faribault, the oldest cathedral in Minnesota. The Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour in Faribault is the oldest Cathedral in Minnesota.
• Zach Parise, plays left wing for the New Jersey Devils who had attended and played hockey at Shattuck-Saint Mary's. Zachary Justin Parise (born July 28, 1984 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is a professional Ice hockey player The New Jersey Devils are a professional Ice hockey team based in Newark New Jersey. Shattuck-St Mary's School (also known as SSM is a Coeducational Episcopal Church -affiliated Boarding school in Faribault, Minnesota
• Sidney Crosby, attended and played hockey at Shattuck-Saint Mary's. Sidney Patrick Crosby ONS (born August 7 1987 is a Canadian professional Ice hockey player and captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins Shattuck-St Mary's School (also known as SSM is a Coeducational Episcopal Church -affiliated Boarding school in Faribault, Minnesota Now a center with the Pittsburgh Penguins of the NHL. The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional Ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
• Alfonso Pichardo, attended Shattuck-Saint Mary's. Alfonso Pichardo (born 1 February, 1973 in Mexico City) is the current lead Singer of Mexican Electronica group Shattuck-St Mary's School (also known as SSM is a Coeducational Episcopal Church -affiliated Boarding school in Faribault, Minnesota Now lead singer/songwriter of famous mexican synthpop band Moenia

Chris Kern- born and raised in Faribault and now plays for the Detroit Lions. Mœnia is a Mexican Electronica / Synth pop / ambient / Alternative rock group

References

External links

• City of Faribault, MN -- Official site
• Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce site
• Faribault Tourism Department -- Visitor Information site

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