Cannon Falls, Minnesota is a city located in Goodhue County, Minnesota. The city has a very rich history within the region. The first settler of Cannon Falls, Minnesota was Edway Stoughton, who was followed by Charles Parks. Charles Parks arrived in the area that is now Cannon Falls in July of 1854. The village area was formally laid out by Richard and William Freeborn in 1855, and platted by surveyor S.A. Hart. It wasn’t until 2 years later that the village of Cannon Falls was incorporated on March 10, 1857, and finally incorporated into a city in 1905. In the years since Cannon Falls has seen some growth in terms of the city population.
The city of Cannon Falls was named after the falls located along the Cannon River. The city also has become the westernmost trailhead for the famous Cannon Valley Trail. Famous Civil War Colonel, William J. Colvill, is buried at the Cannon Falls Cemetary. Colonel Colvill was a hero at the Battle of Gettysburg and is well-known for his leadership of the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry.
Cannon Falls, Minnesota has utilized the water energy from the big Cannon River, as well as the Little Cannon River for many years. This abundant water power helped to attract countless manufacturers, investors, and business owners to the area. A large flouring mill was constructed in 1957 by R.C. Knox & Co. For many years, manufacturing plants fir wool, grist, and syrup have resided in the area due to the natural resources available.
The city of Cannon Falls has a number of routes to and from the city. Some of the most popular ways to navigate the area include U.S. Highway 52, State Highway 19 and State Highway 20.
In August 2011, President Barack Obama visited Cannon Falls to start his campaign for his second term. This was the first day of his campaign.
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| Population | 2,072 | 2,653 | 3,232 | 3,795 | 4,083 | +288 | +7.59 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) | 1.70 | 1.02 | 3.40 | 4.01 | 4.01 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) | 1,218.82 | 2,600.98 | 950.59 | 946.44 | 1018.2 | +71.76 | +13.19 |
| Housing Units | 758 | 1,043 | 1,282 | 1,611 | 1,869 | +258 | +16.01 |
| Households | -- | 1,010 | 1,243 | 1,550 | 1,708 | +158 | +10.19 |
| Persons Per Household | -- | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.40 | 2.39 | -0.01 | -0.42 |
Cannon Falls is a city in Goodhue County, Minnesota. The city is named for the falls along the Cannon River and serves as the western trailhead for the Cannon Valley Trail. Lake Byllesby, a reservoir of the Cannon River, lies just west of town. U.S. Highway 52, State Highway 19, and State Highway 20 are three of the main routes in the city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.45 square miles (11.53 km2), of which 4.35 square miles (11.27 km2) is land and 0.10 square miles (0.26 km2) is water. The elevation is 840 ft (256 m).
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Demographics:
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,083 people, 1,708 households, and 1,061 families residing in the city. The population density was 938.6 inhabitants per square mile (362.4/km2). There were 1,869 housing units at an average density of 429.7 per square mile (165.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.3% White, 2.4% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
There were 1,708 households of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.9% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 15% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.96.
The median age in the city was 40 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.3% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 17% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
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CANNON FALLS Township, settled in 1854, organized in 1858, derived its name from the falls of the Cannon River, as it was named by Zebulon Pike in 1806, by William H. Keating's narrative of Maj. Stephen H. Long's expedition in 1823, and on Joseph N. Nicollet's map, 1843, erroneously changed from the early French name, Riviere aux Canots, which alluded to canoes left near its mouth by parties of Indians on war or hunting expeditions. Cannon Falls city, platted August 27, 1855, was incorporated as a village February 19, 1874, and adopted its city charter on February 13, 1905. The post office was first called Cannon River Falls, 1855-89; it had a station of the Chicago Great Western Railroad.
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| Cannon Falls City Hall 918 River Road Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Phone: (507) 263-9300 Fax: (507) 263-5843 Regular Business Hours: The City Council meets every first and third Tuesday at 6:30 pm at City Hall
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| Title | Term Ends | Name and Address | Phone | |
| Mayor | 12/31/2022 | John Althoff 100 Colvill Street E Cannon Falls, MN 55009 | | (507) 263-3416 |
| City Administrator | appointed | Neil Jensen 918 River Road Cannon Falls, MN 55009 | | (507) 263-9312 |
| Council Member | 12/31/2022 | Mary Jill Bringgold 609 Mill Street E Cannon Falls, MN 55009 | | (612) 227-4811 |
| Council Member | 12/31/2022 | Bill Duncan 617 3rd Street SW Cannon Falls, MN 55009 | | (612) 756-4169 |
| Council Member | 12/31/2024 | Steve Gesme 813 Park Street W Cannon Falls, MN 55009 | | (507) 649-1500 |
| Council Member | 12/31/2024 | Derek Lundell 217 8th Street N Cannon Falls, MN 55009 | | (507) 202-4431 |
| Council Member | 12/31/2024 | Laura Kronenberger 6593 Cedar Hills Drive Cannon Falls, MN 55009 | | (612) 850-7747 |
| Council Member | 12/31/2024 | Matt Montgomery 101 State Street W Cannon Falls, MN 55009 | | (651) 263-0296 |
| US Post Office 419 Main Street W Cannon Falls, MN 55009-2044Phone: (507) 263-4268 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS Fax: (507) 263-6914 Regular Business Hours: Week Days 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Saturday 8:30 am - 10:30 am
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| Cannon Falls Historical Society & Museum 206 Mill Street West Cannon Falls, MN 55009-2029 Phone: (507) 263-4080 Web: www.citlink.net/~cfmuseum The Cannon Falls Historical Museum opened in 1979 in the old Fireman Hall. After devastating fires in 1884 and 1887, the city council voted to erect a fire hall. The building, completed in October 1888 at a cost of $1,325, is made of stone and measures 24 feet by 35 feet with walls rising to 27 feet high. Listed on the National Register of Historical Places, the Italianate structure is one of the nations oldest surviving fire halls. | |
| Cannon River Winery 421 Mill Street W Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Phone: (507) 263-7400 Welcome to Minnesota wine country. Tucked into the landscape of wooded hills, meandering rivers and picturesque farms, you’ll find the Cannon River Winery. We are located in historic downtown Cannon Falls near antique shops, B&Bs and the Cannon Valley Trail. Visit us anytime for a tour of the winery and a wine tasting. Our unique facility located midway between St. Paul and Rochester offers a great venue to host special events. | |
| Cannon Golf Club 8606 295th Street E Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Phone: (507) 263-3126 Semi-private 18-hole golf course open to the public. Beautiful, mature layout set in oak savannah along the Cannon River with outstanding wildlife and wetlands. The course is maintained at a championship level. Yardages range from 4950 (red tees) to a very challenging 6144 yards (blue tees). There are hazards on eleven holes challenging even the most accomplished player. | |
| Cannon Valley Trail 825 Cannon River Avenue Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Phone: (507) 263-0508 The Cannon Valley Trail is a 19.7 mile long trail that runs through diverse and spectacular scenery on a former Chicago Great Western Railroad line connecting the cities of Cannon Falls, Welch and Red Wing in beautiful southeastern Minnesota. Paralleling the Cannon River, the Trail offers glimpses and panoramas of the valley and gradually descends 115 feet in elevation from Cannon Falls to Red Wing. From overhanging cliffs to views of extensive wetland complexes, nature's seasonal changes are vividly displayed. | |
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| Cannon Falls Medical Center 1116 W Mill Street Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Phone: (507) 263-4221 Web: www.mayohealthsystem.org Cannon Falls Medical Center is a primary and specialty care clinic and 21-bed hospital that provides a full range of quality, convenient medical care services close to home. A dedicated team of primary care providers and our allied health staff, including radiology, lab, rehabilitation therapy, and pharmacy services, make Cannon Falls Medical Center a vital resource for the area. | |
| Cannon Falls Community Church 1124 Main Street W Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Phone: (507) 263-5410 Pastor: Dexter Singh | |
| Cannon River Lutheran Church - ELCA 10960 280th Street Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Pastor: Robert Albing | |
| Church of Christ 410 Dakota Street Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Pastor: Andy Owzarek | |
| Christ United Methodist Church 29470 Gaylord Avenue Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Pastor: Dan Horn Sunday Worship: 8:30 am (Traditional) and 10:10 am (Contemporary) | |
| Church of the Redeemer, Episcopal 123 3rd Street N Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Phone: (507) 263-3469 Pastor: Roger C. Claxton | |
| Cross of Christ Lutheran Church - ELCA 15112 Highway 61 Blvd. Welch, MN Phone: (651) 388-3464 Pastor: Robert Albing | |
| First Baptist Church 401 N Bridge Street Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Pastor: Bradley R. Berglund | |
| First Congregational Church - UCC 220 W Main Street Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Pastor: Barbara Martin | |
| First English Lutheran Church - ELCA 511 W Belle Street Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Pastor: Dan Forsgren | |
| Life Church 31722 County 24 Blvd. Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Pastor: Joe Dokken | |
| Our Savior's Evangelical Lutheran Church 30370 Hardwood Way Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Pastor: Tim Banks | |
| Randolph Baptist Church 29020 Dawson Avenue Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Pastor: Curtis Batschelet | |
| Riverwood Community Church 401 Cannon Industrial Boulevard Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Pastor: Dan Feldkamp | |
| Saint Ansgar's Lutheran Church, ELCA 7459 Highway 19 Blvd Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Pastor: Gary Schulz | |
| St. Paul's Lutheran Church 30289 59th Avenue Way Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Phone: 507-263-7604 Web: www.stpaulscannonfalls.com Pastor: John Baumann | |
| Saint Pius V Catholic Church 410 W Colvill Street PO Box 367 Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Phone: (507) 263-2578 Web: www.stpiusvcf.org Pastor: Fr. Jay K. Kythe Saturday Mass: 4:00 pm Sunday Mass: 7:30 am and 9:00 am | |
| Spring Garden Lutheran Church, ELCA South on Highway 52 to Cty. 1, 2-1/2 miles east, Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Pastor: Nick & Cindy Fisher-Broin | |
| Stanton United Methodist Church 1020 Hwy 19 Blvd. Stanton, MN Phone: (507) 263-4063 Pastor: Arthur L. Hill | |
| True North Church PO Box 176 Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Phone: (507) 263-9297 Pastor: Scott Wildenberg | |
| Urland Lutheran Church, ELCA 6940 County 9 Boulevard Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Pastor: Arthur Sharot | |
| Vasa Lutheran Church, ELCA 15235 Norelius Road Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Pastor: n/a | |
| Wangen Prairie Lutheran Church Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Phone: (507) 263-4011 Web: www.wangenprairie.org Pastor: Joy Gonnerman | |
| Best Western Saratoga Inn 31591 64th Avenue Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Phone: (507) 263-7272 Toll Free: (800) WESTERN This beautiful, warm, inviting 44 room property located just 30 minutes from the Mall of America and only 40 minutes from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Cannon Falls welcomes you and your family. We offer an indoor pool and hot tub. You may enjoy a free deluxe continental breakfast to start your day. Room amenities include high speed internet access, hair dryers, iron & ironing boards, coffee makers, 25" T.V.'s. Your home away from home. | |
| Caravan Motel 31913 64th Avenue Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Phone: (507) 263-4777 The Caravan Motel offers 16 comfortable air conditioned rooms. All of our rooms have shower/bath combinations, HBO, cable, and In-room coffee. Handicapped accessible rooms are available. A lot of care goes into making sure you are getting a clean and comfortable room. We welcome you to come and check-in and check us out. | |
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| Cannon Falls Campground 30365 Oak Lane Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Phone: (507) 263-3145 Web: www.cannonfallscampground.com 200 wooded and open campsites (water, electric, table firepit) some sewer. Modern facilities. Dump station, convenience store, large meeting hall, heated pool, volleyball courts, ball field and game room. Near the Cannon Valley Trail. | |
| Lake Byllesby Regional Park Campground 7650 Echo Point Road Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Phone: (507) 263-4447 Web: www.co.dakota.mn.us Lake Byllesby Regional Park is nestled in the scenic Cannon River Valley on Lake Byllesby Reservoir, the largest lake in southern Dakota County. This beautiful park offers vast open space for a variety of year-round active sports or quiet recreation for company picnics, family reunions or other large and small group gatherings. | |
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