Greenbush, Minnesota

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official_name = Greenbush, Minnesota
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map_caption = Location of Greenbush, Minnesota


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Minnesota
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Roseau

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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 784
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postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 56726
area_code = 218
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Greenbush is a city in Roseau County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 784 at the 2000 census. It is also the home of the Wahl Bros. Racing Team.

Minnesota State Highways 11 and 32 are two of the main arterial routes in the community.

History

The word Greenbush comes from "Sha Ach Wah," which means spruce tree or green bush in Ojibwe. Scandinavian, Polish and Bohemian settlers arrived in the area in 1880s, with the largest influx immigrating in the early 1890s. The Homestead Act gave 160 free acres to settlers if they set up living quarters and develop a few acres into the fields.

The original setting of the city was on a ridge of what used to be the shores of ancient Lake Agassiz. This village is now referred to as "Old Greenbush," and is marked by Hvidso cemetery (also known as Pioneer Haven) along Highway 11. In 1904, the great railroad came to the area. It expanded north from Thief River Falls to where present day Greenbush is, where it stopped construction. Greenbush merchants moved their businesses, buildings and all, to the new town known as "West Greenbush." They did this by rolling the buildings along logs, with horses tied up to posts and walking beside them. Businesses remained open during the moving days. [Greenbush, MN, 1905-2005]

A few years later, the rail line to Warroad was completed and ran directly through the own town site.

Greenbush officially became a registered city in 1905, with a population of about 450 people. Volunteers travelled to Crookston, Minnesota on foot to deliver the official documents, a journey of about convert|85|mi|km one way.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.8 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 784 people, 317 households, and 194 families residing in the city. The population density was 534.6 people per square mile (205.9/km²). There were 348 housing units at an average density of 237.3/sq mi (91.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.98% White, 0.38% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.13% Asian, and 0.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.13% of the population.

There were 317 households out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.8% were non-families. 36.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.5% 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 3.02.

In the city the population was spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 25.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,750, and the median income for a family was $46,339. Males had a median income of $30,268 versus $20,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,565. About 2.4% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.3% of those under age 18 and 18.2% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Outdoor Furnaces

Central Boiler, established in 1984 and located near Greenbush, Minnesota in Northern America, is an outdoor furnace manufacturer. In the mid-1980s, Dennis Brazier founded Central Boiler in his hometown of Greenbush. The company has a sales and dealer network that has now established itself throughout the United States and Canada. Central Boiler remains a privately held corporation. Since 1991, Central Boiler has grown from a 25,000 square foot facility to over a 240,000 square foot manufacturing facility.

Local Life

Oak View Golf Course

Oak View Golf Course is located at 993 Central Avenue West next to the Legion Park. It is a 9-hole Par 35 course with narrow fairways, mature oak trees, and grass greens. The clubhouse has a small pro shop that sells beverages and snacks. The clubhouse is also equipped with modern bathrooms, a kitchen, a dining room, a television, and a porch with picnic tables, gas grills and pop machines. Rental cars, pull carts, and clubs are available.

Parks

The City of Greenbush provides many parks for the enjoyment of citizens. The parks are located throughout town and offer many different views. Playground equipment, shelters and picnic areas are available at most of the parks. All the parks that have basketball courts provide basketballs for use. The parks include: North End Park, Welcome Park, Shanoah Park, and Legion Park.

Race Park

From May to September, [http://greenbushracepark.com/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1 Greenbush Race Park] races are every Saturday night with hot laps at 6:30 and racing after. The race park has a full race program on a lighted 3/8 mile dirt track with Mini Sprints, Super Stocks, Pure Stocks, Street Stocks, and Modifieds. Occasional specials are held featuring Super Trucks, Late Models, and Outlaw Sprints.

wimming Pool

The Greenbush swimming pool has changing rooms, showers, heated L-Shaped pool, heated wading pool, diving board and slide. The pool is tentatively open June 1st of each year, closing for the season at the end of August. Special times include Floatie Night, Late Night, Family Night and Pool Olympics. The pool also offers swim lessons for beginners on up to adults. Adults may also enjoy aerobics classes that run all summer. If any one is interested in renting the pool for an after hours pool party all they need to do is contact the pool manager and set up a time. We encourage families to use the pool all summer we are now allowing you to bring soft pool toys to make your time at the pool more fun.

References

External links

* [http://greenbushmn.govoffice2.com City website]