Northfield, Educational city in Rice County, Minnesota
The city extends across 8.61 square miles of land, with the Cannon River flowing through its center and an elevation of 278 meters.
Founded in 1855 by John W. North, the settlement grew from an agricultural center focused on wheat production into a prominent educational destination.
Two liberal arts institutions, Carleton College established in 1866 and St. Olaf College founded in 1874, shape the intellectual character of the community.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area connects to Northfield via Interstate 35, providing direct access for its 20,790 residents.
The First National Bank building stands as a testament to the 1876 failed robbery attempt by the James-Younger Gang, now commemorated through annual festivities.
Location: Rice County
Inception: 1855
Elevation above the sea: 278 m
Website: http://ci.northfield.mn.us
GPS coordinates: 44.45833,-93.16111
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:26
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