Chisholm is located in the center of the Mesabi Iron Range.
It is in the heart of Arrowhead Country, named for Northeastern Minnesota's
unusual shape. Chisholm is a gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area,
Voyageurs National Park, and other scenic areas in the northern lakes and
wilderness region. The population is 5,290.
The abundance of forests first attracted the logging industry,
but when iron and gold were discovered at Lake Vermillion in 1865, prospectors
poured into the area. At the peak of the mining boom, there were 45 mines
operating around Chisholm. Although many of the mines are now depleted,
Chisholm still has the largest iron ore reserve in the region, and mining
continues to be the principle industry.
Chisholm's Longyear Lake is surrounded by park areas with
a swimming beach, tennis courts, and a hiking trail.
The Minnesota Museum of Mining is housed in an old castle
and preserves relics of the early mining industry. Exhibits include a 1910
steam shovel, a steam locomotive with 80-ton ore cars, and a Great North
Road Railroad diorama.
Another attraction located in Chisholm is Ironworld Discovery
Center. Ironworld celebrates the history and traditions of the Iron Range
and preserves the heritage of this region. Ironworld offers railway and
trolley rides along a mine pit. Its Festival Park has brooks, waterfalls,
and quaint wooden bridges. Featured are ethnic crafts, dancing, and food
booths. Displays depict mining history.
Chisholm, a city in Balkan Township (T. 58N, R. 20W),
which was incorporated July 23, 1901, was burned September 5, 1908, but
was soon rebuilt; the post office was established in 1901. Its great mine,
first worked in 1889, and the village are named in honor of Archibald Mark
Chisholm, a principal explorer of the Mesabi Range. He was born in Alexandria,
Ontario, April 25, 1864; came to Minnesota and in 1888-94 was paymaster
of the Chandler and Ely Mines on the Vermilion Range; removed in 1894 to
Hibbing, where he was a bank cashier, dealing also in real estate and mining
properties; was discover and partner of several very productive Mesabi mines,
including this one bearing his name; had large interests of copper mining
in Arizona and New Mexico; removed in 1900 to Duluth. A junction of the
Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railroad was in section 28 of Balkan Township
associated with the Chisholm Mine.
There are
2,178 households out of which 27.8% have children under
the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% are
married couples living together, 10.7% have a female
householder with no husband present, and 40.9% are non-families.
37.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 20.2%
have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older.
The average household size is 2.20 and the average family
size is 2.88.
In the city the population is spread out
with 22.4% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 24.7%
from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 22.3% who are 65
years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every
100 females there are 92.0 males. For every 100 females
age 18 and over, there are 86.8 males.
The median income for a household in the
city is $28,472, and the median income for a family is $40,431.
Males have a median income of $35,972 versus $21,406 for
females. The
per capita income for the city is $16,204. 12.1% of
the population and 5.7% of families are below the
poverty line. Out of the total population, 14.1% of
those under the age of 18 and 11.0% of those 65 and older
are living below the poverty line.
Ironworld
Discovery Center, preserving Minnesota's mining and immigration
history.
Imagine...leaving everything behind to follow a dream and embarking
on an incredible journey.
The explosive growth of iron mining attracted thousands to northeastern
Minnesota. Their courage and tenacity transformed a sparsely populated
wilderness into a culturally diverse industrial landscape.
Journey through the generations at Ironworld Discovery Center. Ride
a trolley with spectacular mine views, explore the outdoor exhibits,
take part in cultural heritage activities and uncover links to the
past at the Iron Range Research Center. There's so much to see and
do!
Minnesota Museum of
Mining
900 W Lake Street
Chisholm, MN 55719
(218)
254-5543
The
last word for those interested in discovering our state's past in
mining is the Minnesota Museum of Mining right here in Chisholm.
It's a place where you can discover more about mining and how it
helped build our state and our nation. At the Minnesota Museum of
Mining you and your family can climb on and feel the impressive
scale of traditional mining vehicles and equipment. It makes a very
interesting departure for the kids and anyone fascinated by machinery.
The
Taconite State Trail stretches 165 miles from Grand Rapids to Ely
and intersects with the Arrowhead State Trail just west of Lake
Vermillion. Portions are paved for biking and in-line skating. The
remainder of the natural surface trail is used primarily for snowmobiling
in the winter. The trail goes through a few areas that have standing
water in the summer, however portions of the trail are suitable
for horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking.
The Taconite Trail winds through forests of birch
and aspen intertwined with pine, leading the visitor by many isolated
lakes and streams. From Grand Rapids heading north, you see the
impact of the taconite and iron mining industry. The northern portion
of the trail terrain is rolling and tree covered as it winds through
state and national forest land.
Eight trail waysides and picnic facilities offer
scenic vistas of the hills, lakes and rivers of this area. The trail
also links three state parks: Bear Head Lake, Soudan Underground
Mine, and McCarthy Beach. The landscape in and around Bear Head
Lake State Park is very rolling and rocky.
The
Chisholm Inn & Suites hotel is the newest and most attractively
furnished hotel on the Iron Range. We opened this 43 room hotel
in June 1999 to meet the demands of both the business and leisure
traveler.
Located
on Hwy. 73 in Chisholm, below the water tower. 48 shaded grassy
sites, 13 full hookups (inc. cable TV), remaining sites w/elec./water.
16 pull-thrus, 20/30/50 amp, picnic tables, firewood, ice & dump
station. Super clean restrooms/showers & laundromat. Next to Museum
of Mining, 1 mi. to Ironworld, mine tours. Hull Rust Mine View 5
mi. Downtown Chisholm short walk from campground. Close to local
restaurants.
Throughout
the years funerals have changed and the Rupp Funeral Home & Cremation
Service has evolved with those changes. We are available to assist
you in pre-planning, burial and cremation services 24-hours a day.
Choosing Rupp Funeral Home and Cremation Service means you will
have a caring, knowledgeable staff to assist you with your options.
Ironworld
Discovery Center, preserving Minnesota's mining and immigration
history. 
The
last word for those interested in discovering our state's past in
mining is the Minnesota Museum of Mining right here in Chisholm.
It's a place where you can discover more about mining and how it
helped build our state and our nation. At the Minnesota Museum of
Mining you and your family can climb on and feel the impressive
scale of traditional mining vehicles and equipment. It makes a very
interesting departure for the kids and anyone fascinated by machinery.
The
Taconite State Trail stretches 165 miles from Grand Rapids to Ely
and intersects with the Arrowhead State Trail just west of Lake
Vermillion. Portions are paved for biking and in-line skating. The
remainder of the natural surface trail is used primarily for snowmobiling
in the winter. The trail goes through a few areas that have standing
water in the summer, however portions of the trail are suitable
for horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking. 
The
Chisholm Inn & Suites hotel is the newest and most attractively
furnished hotel on the Iron Range. We opened this 43 room hotel
in June 1999 to meet the demands of both the business and leisure
traveler. 
Throughout
the years funerals have changed and the Rupp Funeral Home & Cremation
Service has evolved with those changes. We are available to assist
you in pre-planning, burial and cremation services 24-hours a day.
