Kenyon | |
|---|---|
 Downtown Kenyon, June 2010 | |
| Motto: "Boulevard Of Roses" | |
 Location of Kenyon, Minnesota | |
| Coordinates: 44°16′17″N 92°59′10″W / 44.27139°N 92.98611°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Goodhue |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Doug Henke |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.32 sq mi (6.01 km2) |
| • Land | 2.31 sq mi (5.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,894 |
| • Density | 820.27/sq mi (316.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 55946 |
| Area code | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-32840[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0646112[2] |
| Website | www |
Kenyon (/ˈkɛnjən/ KEN-yən)[4] is a city in southwestern Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States, located along the North Fork of the Zumbro River. It was founded in 1856 and named in honor of Kenyon College.[5] It is known for the Boulevard of roses on main street, which is the namesake of the town festival "Rosefest" held every August. The population was 1,815 at the 2010 census.[6]
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kenyon, Minnesota
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Minnesota Pronunciation Guide". Associated Press. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
- ^ "City of Kenyon - Welcome to the City of Kenyon...A Great Place to Grow - History". Archived from the original on January 5, 2016. Retrieved February 11, 2008.
- ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 27, 2011.[dead link]