Champlin, Minnesota

Champlin is a city in the U.S. state of Minnesota.

Location of the city of Champlin within Hennepin County, Minnesota
Location of the city of Champlin
within Hennepin County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 45°11′20″N 93°23′51″W / 45.18889°N 93.39750°W / 45.18889; -93.39750
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyHennepin
Founded1852
Incorporated (town)1859
Incorporated (city)1971
Area
 • Total8.71 sq mi (22.55 km2)
 • Land8.15 sq mi (21.11 km2)
 • Water0.56 sq mi (1.44 km2)  6.41%
Elevation853 ft (260 m)
Population
 • Total23,919
 • Density2,934.49/sq mi (1,133.00/km2)
Time zoneUTC–6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC–5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55316
FIPS code27-10846
GNIS feature ID0641097[2]
Sales tax8.525%[4]
Websiteci.champlin.mn.us

Charles Miles created the first permanent settlement that was called called the Marshall Township which was split into six town's Champlin and Dayton in 1859.

The town's name Champlin came from the family name of U.S. Navy Commodore Stephen Champlin.

References

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. 2.0 2.1 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Champlin, Minnesota
  3. "QuickFacts: Champlin city, Minnesota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  4. "Champlin (MN) sales tax rate". Retrieved January 11, 2024.

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