The early settlers gave Rushford its name on Christmas Day in 1854, during a chicken supper hosted by Capt. Dyer. Landmarks include Rushford station, Rushford Public Library and Southern Minnesota Depot. Rushford is the birthplace of Conrad Selvig, politician.
Rushford, Minnesota gifts and souvenirs: 36 designs made from Rushford's own map, landmarks and history, from $10 to $99. Printed to order and shipped free in the USA.
| Popular | Price |
|---|---|
| Rushford Hometown Ornament | $23 |
| Rushford Landmarks Photo Poster | from $40 |
| Rushford Vintage Travel Poster | from $40 |
| Rushford Varsity Crewneck | from $57 |
| Rushford Est. Tee | from $33 |
| Rushford Town Line Mug | from $26 |
Ceramic keepsake, gold ribbon, in 4 styles
Nine local landmarks, archival matte
Its landmark photo in a classic travel-poster layout
A local landmark photo as a gallery print
Classic large-letter postcard art, filled with local photos
Six local landmarks as instant photos on kraft paper
The town's story in dates, from its own records, for home or classroom
Map of local landmarks, washable fabric
Heavy-blend fleece, street map printed on the back
Red heavy-blend crewneck, knit-stitch town print
Soft Bella+Canvas jersey
Kids' Bella+Canvas jersey, youth sizes
Bella+Canvas toddler jersey
Bella+Canvas baby bodysuit
Large-letter postcard art filled with local photos
Glossy ceramic, dishwasher safe
Large-letter postcard art filled with local photos, 11 oz ceramic
Weatherproof, for the front walk
24″×16″, printed coir-look fibers, rubber back
12″×12″ printed wood, ready to hang
Soft-touch, zip cover
A local landmark photo with the town name, 18″×18″
Sturdy all-over-print tote
Large-letter postcard art on a sturdy tote
Foam-front trucker, printed (not embroidered) with local photos
Glossy top, cork back
Soft fleece, 50″×60″
Six local landmarks as instant photos, soft fleece 50″×60″
20 oz, double-wall stainless
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
The town's earliest Sanborn fire-insurance map, drawn building by building and hand-coloured, from the Library of Congress
From the Library of Congress collections: a historic survey drawing or photograph of the town
Population 2010: 1,731 → 2020: 1,860
From Wikidata (CC0).
The first pioneers pole-boated up the Root River to the junction of Rush Creek, peering through 10-foot tall grasses to see what astonishing beauty the bluff lands had to offer. The early settlers gave Rushford its name on Christmas Day in 1854, during a chicken supper hosted by Capt. Dyer. The name stems from the nearby Rush Creek, which had tall Rushes growing along its banks. The area was once referred to as “Trail City” because seven Indian trails met at the creek. The Wieser Brothers were said to be the first founders of the city and quickly followed by hundreds.
Rushford has had a post office in operation since 1856, and the 1867 two-story Railroad Depot still stands at its original site, being restored as a Visitors Center for the local area.
As a result of the 2007 Midwest flooding, the city was flooded when Rush Creek overtopped the dikes.Then, Rushford bounced back to produce a bustling and thriving community.
Adapted (trimmed) from the Wikipedia article Rushford, Minnesota, revision 1383048504 by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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8 free coloring pages of Rushford, each traced from a photo of a local landmark. Print them at home, at school or for story hour.
Rushford's population was 1,860 in the 2020 U.S. Census, up from 1,731 in 2010.
Rushford station
Rushford Public Library
Rushford Wagon and Carriage Company
Rushford City Mill