Eveleth

History

The Village of Eveleth was platted on April 22, 1893, originally about southwest of the present location, on land then included in the Adams-Spruce Mine (Douglas Avenue between Jones and Monroe Streets). The community was named after Erwin Eveleth, a prominent employee of a timber company in the area. In 1895, iron ore was discovered beneath the village site and a post office was established. Eveleth first established its post office on February 9, 1895, with P. Ellard Dowling as commander-in-chief. Eveleth also had its first paper, The Eveleth Star, the same year. In 1900, the village moved to its present location. It was incorporated as a city in 1902. When the city expanded, it annexed portions of Fayal Township, including the former unincorporated communities of Alice Mine Station (in the Alice Location south of downtown) and Fayal. With further expansion, Eveleth annexed the unincorporated community of Genoa to its east. Throughout the 20th century, Eveleth's economy remained centered on iron ore mining, which shaped the city's development and population trends. During World War II, mining activity increased to meet wartime demand for iron ore, supporting employment and growth. In the postwar decades, the industry declined, causing economic challenges and population decreases. The city adapted by focusing on diversification efforts and community services. In 1988, Eveleth gained national attention with the filing of Jenson v. Eveleth Taconite Co., the first sexual harassment class-action lawsuit in the United States, which highlighted workplace discrimination issues at the local mines. This case marked a significant event in the city's modern history. Toward the end of the 20th century and into the 21st, Eveleth became known for its strong hockey culture,…

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of ; is land and is water. Eveleth is in the Duluth MN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Dfb". (Warm Summer Continental Climate). Summers are warm and winters are long and cold. Most of the precipitation happens in the warmer months but winters still see snowfall.

Race & ethnicity

Largest nearby schools

• Virginia Secondary
  High · VIRGINIA · 750 students · 19.2:1 ratio
• North Star Elementary
  Elementary · EVELETH · 408 students · 14.1:1 ratio
• Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary
  High · EVELETH · 386 students · 20.3:1 ratio
• Parkview Elementary
  Elementary · VIRGINIA · 383 students · 14.7:1 ratio
• MERRITT ELEMENTARY
  Elementary · MOUNTAIN IRON · 350 students · 15.9:1 ratio
• CHERRY ELEMENTARY
  Elementary · IRON · 307 students · 12.3:1 ratio
• MOUNTAIN IRON-BUHL SECONDARY
  High · MOUNTAIN IRON · 268 students · 17.9:1 ratio
• CHERRY SECONDARY
  High · IRON · 250 students · 12.5:1 ratio