Sherburn, Minnesota
| Sherburn, Minnesota | |
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| City | |
| Motto: "Pride Of The Fox" | |
 Location of Sherburn, Minnesota |
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| Coordinates: 43°39′10″N 94°43′35″W / 43.65278°N 94.72639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Martin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.91 sq mi (2.36 km2) |
| • Land | 0.91 sq mi (2.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,289 ft (393 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,137 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 1,117 |
| • Density | 1,249.5/sq mi (482.4/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 56171 |
| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-59620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0651955 |
| Website | http://sherburn.govoffice.com/ |
Sherburn is a city in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,137 at the 2010 census. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 2011 population is 1,128.
Interstate 90 and Minnesota State Highway 4 are two of the main arterial routes in the city.
In 1988, Sherburn consolidated with neighboring Trimont and Welcome schools to form the Martin County West School District. In 1999, Sherburn combined its Police Department, with nearby Welcome. The Department is currently known as the "Sherburn/Welcome Police Department".
The city of Sherburn is typical of many small communities throughout the Midwest and America, yet its history is unique in its own right. Sherburn celebrated its centennial in 1979, and since its early development in the mid to late 1800s; it has evolved over time as a result of a multitude of factors that have influenced communities of all sizes. A post office has been in operation at Sherburn since 1879.
The Early Years: Sherburn’s geographic location in all probability dates back to the mid 1860s. At that time, George Archer had a sod tavern on the north banks of what was then Lake Manyaska located just south of Sherburn. Marked by a lone Cedar tree, pioneer travelers used it as a rest stop as they traveled from Fairmont to Jackson. Soon there were pioneer settlers and a post office. As stage coaches from Fairmont to Jackson and St. James to Estherville crossed the area, it was concluded that there was a definite need for a settlement.
The mid to late 1870s witnessed the arrival of many settlers to Martin County, primarily resulting from the growth of the railroad involving Winnebago City and Fairmont. A company called Cargill, Bassett, and Hunting from La Crosse, Wisconsin, anticipated the railroad expanding west of Fairmont and, consequently, bought land in the area. Since railroad engineers were at that time limited to a maximum of from twelve to fifteen miles between water stops, that was apparently the determining factor for the location of the Sherburn railroad station.
Why Sherburn?: Several names were originally considered for the town site. Those suggested included Lone Cedar, Huntington, and Vestal. However, when the Southern Minnesota Railroad came through in October 1878, the name Sherburne was accepted in honor of Sherburne S. Merrill, General Manager of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad. Incidentally, the town of Merrill, Wisconsin, was also named for Sherburne S. Merrill. With the railroad’s influence on the area, Sherburn’s growth by 1879 had grown to fifteen buildings with a total value of approximately $8,000.00.
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