Fulda, Minnesota
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| Fulda, Minnesota | |
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| Nickname: "Home of the Wood Duck" | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Murray County |
| Founded | 1881 |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Mary Magnus |
| Area | |
| - City | 1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| - Land | 1 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| - Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,532 ft (467 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - City | 1,283 |
| - Density | 1,328.3/sq mi (510.7/km²) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
Fulda is a city in Murray County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,283 at the 2000 census.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.7 km² (1.0 mi²). 2.5 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (6.73%) is water. The city is situated on the north end of Fulda Lake. The unincorporated communities of Lime Creek and Wirock are 2 and 5 miles to the northeast and west, respectively.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 1,283 people, 528 households, and 328 families residing in the city. The population density was 510.7/km² (1,328.3/mi²). There were 568 housing units at an average density of 226.1/km² (588.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.10% White, 0.08% African American, 0.55% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 2.18% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.27% of the population.
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1980 - 1,308 |
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There were 528 households out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.7% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 24.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 29.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 83.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,000, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $26,469 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,184. About 4.1% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.
History
The city of Fulda was founded in 1881 along the Milwaukee Road primarily by German settlers, though also by Scandinavian and Irish. The community was named for Fulda in Hesse, Germany. Fulda is still predominantly an agricultural city.
Although the rail line was discontinued in 1980, the two-story depot building, along with a section of track, has been preserved and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The lower level of the depot is currently used as an antique museum and store.
Fulda has a Civil War cannon located in its city park. This cannon is a three-inch rifled gun and was purchased for $155 on June 25, 1892, by the Zach Taylor Post No. 42 of the Grand Army of the Republic.
Baseball Hall of Famer and Negro League pitcher Hilton Smith played for Fulda's semi-pro baseball team in 1949 and 1950.
Fulda is also the birthplace of Harold Hotelling, a mathematical statistician and very influential economic theorist.
Community and Culture
Fulda promotes itself as the "Home of the Wood Duck" due to the large number of colorful wood ducks that migrate through the region, and man-made nests attached to trees are a common sight in the area. The annual Wood Duck Festival is held in June, and includes a parade, carnival attractions, and musical and talent performances in the park.
Local churches include First Presbyterian Church, Saint Gabriel's Catholic Church, and Saint Paul's Lutheran Church.
The area is served by the Fulda Free Press as well as other local and regional newspapers.
Education
There are three schools in Fulda. Fulda Elementary School, Fulda Secondary School (also known as Fulda High School), and the Fulda Lutheran School.
Fulda Public Schools
Fulda Public Schools consists of Fulda Elementary School and Fulda Secondary School (or Fulda High School). The Fulda Public Schools' mascot is the "Raider" symbolized with a pirate on a crest with a sword behind it. Formerly, the Raider was represented by an American Indian on a horse. This district is one of the few remaining in this rural area that has not consolidated with neighboring towns due to generally declining enrollments.
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