Currie is a city in Murray County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 233 at the 2010 census. Lake Shetek State Park is nearby. The city is known as the “Gateway to Lake Shetek”. Currie is notable for its tourism, cuisine, and recreational opportunities. It is home to Lakeside Hideaway and the End-O-Line Railroad Park & Museum in addition to being the headquarters of Schmitz Grain. Along with the census-designated area The Lakes, Minnesota, the Currie area has a population of close to 1,000 residents.
Name: | Currie city |
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LSAD Code: | 25 |
LSAD Description: | city (suffix) |
State: | Minnesota |
County: | Murray County |
Elevation: | 1,503 ft (458 m) |
Total Area: | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km²) |
Land Area: | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km²) |
Water Area: | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
Total Population: | 224 |
Population Density: | 407.27/sq mi (157.13/km²) |
ZIP code: | 56123 |
Area code: | 507 |
FIPS code: | 2714320 |
GNISfeature ID: | 2393698 |
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History
Currie was laid out in 1872 around a gristmill built by Neil and Archibald Currie. A post office has been in operation at Currie since 1874.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.57 square miles (1.48 km), all land.
Minnesota State Highway 30 and Murray County Road 38 are the main routes in the community. U.S. Highway 59 is nearby.
See also
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