Lanesboro, Minnesota

Lanesboro
Much of downtown Lanesboro is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Much of downtown Lanesboro is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Location of Lanesboro, Minnesota
Location of Lanesboro, Minnesota
Coordinates: 43°42′54″N 91°58′13″W / 43.71500°N 91.97028°W / 43.71500; -91.97028
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyFillmore
Area
 • Total1.28 sq mi (3.33 km2)
 • Land1.28 sq mi (3.33 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation968 ft (295 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total724
 • Density563.42/sq mi (217.46/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55949
Area code507
FIPS code27-35450[3]
GNIS feature ID2395628[2]
WebsiteCity of Lanesboro

Lanesboro is a city in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 754 at the 2010 census.[4] It was named after F. A. Lane, an early landowner.

The South Branch of the Root River flows through it, with a waterfall dam across from Sylvan Park. The Root River State Trail and other bike paths also serve the town. An Amish community is in the area and the town is home to many unique shops and restaurants, and a professional stage theater.

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lanesboro, Minnesota
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 27, 2011.[dead link]