Why visit Rushford
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 6 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Rushford station and Rushford Depoy Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 5°F.
Weather in Rushford
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Rushford
Rushford is a city in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,860 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Rushford, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Rushford station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Railway station in Rushford, Minnesota
Restaurants and cafes6
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship2
History
The first pioneers pole-boated up the Root River to the junction of Rush Creek, peering through 10-foot tall grasses to see what astonishing beauty the bluff lands had to offer. The early settlers gave Rushford its name on Christmas Day in 1854, during a chicken supper hosted by Capt. Dyer. The name stems from the nearby Rush Creek, which had tall Rushes growing along its banks. The area was once referred to as “Trail City” because seven Indian trails met at the creek. The Wieser Brothers were said to be the first founders of the city and quickly followed by hundreds.
Rushford has had a post office in operation since 1856, and the 1867 two-story Railroad Depot still stands at its original site, being restored as a Visitors Center for the local area.
As a result of the 2007 Midwest flooding, the city was flooded when Rush Creek overtopped the dikes.Then, Rushford bounced back to produce a bustling and thriving community.
From the History section of Rushford, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Healthcare2
Map of Rushford
22 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 5°F | 1.1 in |
| Feb | 30°F | 8°F | 1.1 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 20°F | 1.8 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 32°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 69°F | 44°F | 4.6 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 5.7 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 59°F | 4.3 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 57°F | 4.7 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 48°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 36°F | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 44°F | 24°F | 1.8 in |
| Dec | 31°F | 13°F | 1.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rushford (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Fillmore County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-06-28: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-12: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2016-11-02: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2013-07-25: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Winona Municipal Airport (ONA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 miles away.
- Winona 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Goodview 18 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Chatfield 21 mi west, about 35 min by car
- La Crescent 22 mi east, about 36 min by car
- La Crosse 26 mi east, about 42 min by car
- Holmen 27 mi northeast, about 43 min by car
- Eyota 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- Onalaska 28 mi east, about 45 min by car
- Plainview 32 mi northwest, about 51 min by car
- Rochester 39 mi west, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Rushford, Minnesota looking north, Wikideas1, CC0
- Rushford city hall and library, Wikideas1, CC0
- Rushford Wagon and Carriage Company, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grain bin in Rushford, Minnesota, Wikideas1, CC0
- DepotRushfordMN, Jonathunder, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gooseneck trailer, Wikideas1, CC0
- MN-43 and MN-16 junction, Wikideas1, CC0
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