Editing Wabasha, Minnesota

{{For|the Sioux chiefs often called ''Wabasha''|Wapasha (disambiguation){{!}}Wapasha}}
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'''Wabasha''' is a city and the [[county seat]] of [[Wabasha County, Minnesota|Wabasha County]], [[Minnesota]], United States. The population was 2,559 at the time of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="2020-census-2767378" /> It is on the [[Mississippi River]], near its confluence with the [[Zumbro River]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref>

==Name==
Wabasha is named after the [[Mdewakanton]] [[Dakota people|Dakota]] mixed-blood (with [[Anishinaabe]]) chiefs '''Wapi-sha''', or '''red leaf''' (''wáȟpe šá'' - leaf red), [[Wapasha I|father]] (1718–1806), [[Wapasha II|son]] (1768–1855), and [[Wabasha III|grandson]] (±1816–1876) of the same name. The second, [[Wapasha II|Wabishaw the son]], signed the 1830 USA treaty with the "Confederated Tribes of the Sacs and Foxes; the Medawah-Kanton, Wahpacoota, Wahpeton and Sissetong Bands or Tribes of Sioux; the Omahas, Ioways, Ottoes and Missourias" in [[Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin|Prairie du Chien]].<ref>1830 US treaty with Native Americans on the upper Mississippi at [[Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin|Prairie du Chien]] http://digital.library.okstate.edu/kappler/Vol2/treaties/sau0305.htm</ref> The grandson, Wabasha III (±1816–1876), signed the 1851<ref>1851 USA Treaty with the Sioux—Mdewakanton and Wahpakoota Bands 1851 Chief Wa-pa-sha, (The Standard, or “Red Leaf,”) http://digital.library.okstate.edu/kappler/Vol2/treaties/sio0591.htm</ref> and 1858<ref>USA Treaty with the Sioux, 1858 — Mendawakanton and Wahpahoota Bands, ''Wa-bash-aw, his x mark.'' http://digital.library.okstate.edu/kappler/Vol2/treaties/sio0781.htm</ref> treaties that ceded the southern half of what is now the state of [[Minnesota]] to the United States, beginning the removal of his band to the [[Minnesota River]], then removal from Minnesota to [[Crow Creek Reservation]] in Dakota Territory, then to the [[Santee Sioux Reservation|Santee Reservation]] in [[Nebraska]], where the last chief Wabasha died.

==History==
Wabasha was [[plat]]ted in 1854.<ref>{{cite book|last=Upham|first=Warren|title=Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ShcLAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA559|year=1920|publisher=Minnesota Historical Society|page=559}}</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], Wabasha has an area of {{convert|9.25|sqmi|sqkm|2}}; {{convert|8.19|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|1.06|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="gaz2020">{{cite web|title=2020 Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.2020.html |website=census.gov |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau |access-date=3 August 2022}}</ref> U.S. Highway [[U.S. Route 61|61]] and Minnesota Highway [[Minnesota State Highway 60|60]] are two of the main routes in the city. Wisconsin Highways [[Wisconsin Highway 25|25]] and [[Wisconsin Highway 35|35]] are nearby.

The city of Wabasha is on the [[Mississippi River]] at the foot of [[Lake Pepin]].
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===Climate===
The [[Köppen Climate Classification]] subtype for this climate is "[[Humid continental climate|Dfb]]"(Warm Summer Continental Climate).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=255812&cityname=Wabasha,+Minnesota,+United+States+of+America&units=|title=Wabasha, Minnesota Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)|website=Weatherbase}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1860= 894
|1870= 1739
|1880= 2088
|1890= 2489
|1900= 2528
|1910= 2622
|1920= 2249
|1930= 2212
|1940= 2368
|1950= 2468
|1960= 2500
|1970= 2371
|1980= 2372
|1990= 2384
|2000= 2599
|2010= 2521
|2020= 2559
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|footnote=[https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html U.S. Decennial Census]
}}

===2020 census===
As of the [[2020 United States census|census of 2020]],<ref name="2020-census-2767378">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census: Wabasha city, Minnesota |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US2767378&y=2020&d=DEC%20Redistricting%20Data%20%28PL%2094-171%29 |website=data.census.gov |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau |access-date=3 August 2022}}</ref> the population was 2,559. The [[population density]] was {{convert|312.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 1,344 housing units at an average density of {{convert|164.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 93.0% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.4% [[Black (U.S. Census)|Black]] or [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.4% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.3% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.2% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.6% from [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|other races]], and 4.1% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 2.6% [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race.

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-11-13}}</ref> of 2010, there were 2,521 people, 1,144 households, and 654 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|306.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 1,315 housing units at an average density of {{convert|160.0|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.2% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.8% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.4% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.2% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.0% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.3% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 1,144 households, of which 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.8% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.72.

The median age in the city was 48.8 years. 19.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.1% were from 25 to 44; 28.2% were from 45 to 64; and 26.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 2,599 people, 1,062 households, and 665 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|318.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,166 housing units at an average density of {{convert|142.9|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.96% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.69% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.54% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.15% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.19% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.46% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.31% of the population.

There were 1,062 households, out of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.0% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 22.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,291, and the median income for a family was $45,391. Males had a median income of $34,223 versus $24,167 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $20,374. About 5.2% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 14.3% of those age 65 or over.

==Transportation==
[[Amtrak]]’s ''[[Empire Builder]]'', which operates between [[Seattle]]/[[Portland, Oregon|Portland]] and [[Chicago]], passes through the town on [[BNSF Railway|BNSF]] tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest stations are located in [[Red Wing station|Red Wing]], {{convert|31|mi}} to the northwest, and [[Winona station|Winona]], {{convert|32|mi}} to the southeast.

==Arts and culture==
The [[National Eagle Center]] is in Wabasha.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nationaleaglecenter.org/|title=Home|website=National Eagle Center}}</ref> Wabasha is also home to Minnesota's oldest Episcopal church, [[Grace Memorial Episcopal Church (Wabasha, Minnesota)|Grace Memorial Episcopal Church]], which features a Tiffany stained-glass window.

[[File:GraceMemorialEpiscopalChurch2011.jpg|thumb|left|Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, Wabasha, Minnesota]]

==Notable people==
* [[Larry Brandenburg]], Actor
*[[John R. Foley]], one-term congressman from [[Maryland]]
* [[Joyce M. Lund]], journalist and Minnesota state legislator
* [[Chief Tamaha]], [[Mdewakanton]] [[Sioux]] chief
* [[Tom Tiffany]], Congressman from {{ushr|Wisconsin|7}}
* [[John Van Dyke (politician)|John Van Dyke]], Congressman from {{ushr|New Jersey|4}} from 1847 to 1851; member of [[Minnesota Senate]] from 1872 to 1873<ref>[http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=V000035 John Van Dyke], ''[[Biographical Directory of the United States Congress]]''. Accessed September 1, 2007.</ref>
* [[Baron von Raschke|Jim "Baron Von" Raschke]], retired [[professional wrestling|professional wrestler]] and manager

==In popular culture==
A sign reading "Welcome to Wabasha, Home of Grumpy Old Men" stands at the city limits. This is a tribute to the 1993 film ''[[Grumpy Old Men (film)|Grumpy Old Men]]'' and its 1995 sequel ''[[Grumpier Old Men]]'', both of which are set in Wabasha. Though many of the places the films mention (such as the local VFW and Slippery's Tavern) are in Wabasha, the films were shot in other Minnesota communities. The only scene filmed near Wabasha was the "snow angel" scene, filmed in [[Red Wing, Minnesota|Red Wing]].<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=U9auAwAAQBAJ|title=Outside the Rails: A Rail Route Guide from Chicago to St. Paul, MN|last=Tabern|first=Robert|date=2015-12-25|publisher=Lulu.com|isbn=9781105592003|language=en |edition=Second }}</ref>

==Government==
[[File:Wabasha City Hall.webp|thumb|Wabasha City Hall]]
Wabasha is located in Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by [[Brad Finstad]], a Republican. Emily Durand is the current mayor.<ref>{{cite web |title=City Council |url=https://www.wabasha.org/city-government/meet-city-council/ |website=Wabasha.org}}</ref>

==Education==
[[File:Wabasha-Kellogg High School.jpg|thumb|Wabasha-Kellogg High School]]
Run by Wabasha-Kellogg Independent School District #811, Wabasha-Kellogg is a K-12 school. Alternatively, St. Felix Catholic School is a private school offering a Pre K-6 curriculum.<ref>{{cite web |title= History of St. Felix Catholic School |url=https://www.stfelixschool.org/history |website=stfelixschool.org}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.wabashamn.org/ Wabasha-Kellogg (Minnesota) Convention and Visitors Bureau]
*[http://www.wabasha.org/ City of Wabasha, MN – Official Website]
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