Esko

History

Esko was settled by immigrants between the 1870s and early 1900s. Most of the settlers were Finnish and their culture is reflected in the community's traditions. In 1919, a small store was built at the corner of what is now Thomson Road and Highway 61 by a man named Alex Esko. It became known as "Esko's Corner". The Lincoln School was built nearby in 1920 and residents began to move into the area. The name was shortened to "Esko" in 1935. The book Esko's Corner, published by the Esko Historical Society, gives a detailed account of Esko's history. The Historical Society also runs a small museum in the heart of the community.

Race & ethnicity

Largest nearby schools

• CLOQUET SENIOR
  High · CLOQUET · 800 students · 20:1 ratio
• CLOQUET MIDDLE
  Middle · CLOQUET · 780 students · 17.7:1 ratio
• WINTERQUIST ELEMENTARY
  Elementary · ESKO · 670 students · 17.2:1 ratio
• LINCOLN SECONDARY
  High · ESKO · 608 students · 19.6:1 ratio
• WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY
  Elementary · CLOQUET · 500 students · 12.8:1 ratio
• CHURCHILL ELEMENTARY
  Elementary · CLOQUET · 376 students · 11.1:1 ratio
• WRENSHALL SECONDARY
  High · WRENSHALL · 176 students · 12.6:1 ratio
• CARLTON SECONDARY
  High · CARLTON · 175 students · 12.5:1 ratio