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'''Estherville''' is a city in ], ], ]. The population was 6,656 at the 2000 census. It is the ] of ]{{GR|6}}. Estherville is home to the main campus of ].
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American character actor, ], grew up in Estherville. He is the father of ], and ] and is the father-in-law of ]. Soleil Moon Frye starred as ] in the situation comedy of the same name in the mid to late 1980s.
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'''Estherville''' is a city in ], United States. The population was 5,904 in the ], a decline from 6,656 at the ].<ref name=cen2020>{{cite web |title=2020 Census State Redistricting Data |url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial/2020/data/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171/Iowa/ |website=census.gov |publisher=United states Census Bureau |access-date=12 August 2021}}</ref> It is the ] of ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |access-date=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archive-date=May 31, 2011 }}</ref>

==History==
Emmet County was initially created by an act of the Iowa Legislature in 1851. The area that is now Estherville witnessed the arrival of its first settlers around 1856 and into 1857. The city was selected as the county seat in 1859, and was eventually incorporated in 1881.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_rnoUAAAAYAAJ | title=History of Emmet County and Dickinson County, Iowa | publisher=Pioneer Publishing Company | year=1917 | pages=–129}}</ref>

Estherville was named after Esther A. Ridley, one of the first white female settlers in the area. Many of Estherville's current residents are the descendants of the original Scandinavian, German and Irish immigrants that arrived in the community in the 1870s.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ | title=The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States | publisher=Govt. Print. Off. | author=Gannett, Henry | year=1905 | pages=}}</ref>

A large meteor impacted near Estherville on May 10, 1879. A report shared with the Royal Astronomical Society (UK) indicated that one fragment weighed about 500 lbs. A smaller fragment was found that weighed 170 lbs. The University of Minnesota acquired several pieces for examination.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=J6URAAAAYAAJ&q=editions:uJuC4VYnQFsC | title=The Observatory Volume 3 | publisher=Taylor & Francis | author=S. F. Peckham | year=1879 | pages=}}</ref>

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==Features and attractions==
The Regional Wellness Center was a joint project of Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District and the National Guard. Beyond standard gym equipment, the facility boasts an indoor track, pools with slides, and multiple group fitness classes.

Estherville is home to a renovated ]. Its services include free public wireless internet.

The intersection of Iowa Highways 4 and 9 features a statue of the Estherville ] breaking up in flight.

] offers a variety of hiking and horseback trails, a campsite and outdoor meeting areas. The park was named after a military fort constructed in Estherville in 1863 in response to the ].

After the 1862 conflict began, the Iowa Legislature authorized “not less than 500 mounted men from the frontier counties at the earliest possible moment, and to be stationed where most needed”, this number was soon reduced. No fighting took place in Iowa, the Dakota uprising led to the rapid expulsion of the few unassimilated Native Americans left there. Today Fort Defiance State Park covers 191 acres and is governed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The park is home to numerous Whitetail Deer.


==Geography== ==Geography==
Estherville's longitude and latitude coordinates in decimal form are 43.404375, −94.833592.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>
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Estherville is located at {{coor dms|43|24|16|N|94|50|1|W|city}} (43.404375, -94.833592){{GR|1}}.


According to the ], the city has a total area of {{convert|5.32|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref>{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=] |access-date=2012-05-11 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=July 2, 2012 }}</ref>
According to the ], the city has a total area of 13.5 ] (5.2 ]), all land.

Estherville is near ] and ].

==Climate==

According to the ] system, Estherville has a ], abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.

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==Demographics== ==Demographics==
{{Historical populations
As of the ]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 6,656 people, 2,729 households, and 1,689 families residing in the city. The ] was 494.2/km² (1,280.4/mi²). There were 2,924 housing units at an average density of 217.1/km² (562.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.66% ], 0.18% ], 0.17% ], 0.41% ], 0.02% ], 1.89% from ], and 0.68% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 6.19% of the population.
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|1880|138
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|1900|3237
|1910|3404
|1920|4699
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|1940|5651
|1950|6719
|1960|7927
|1970|8108
|1980|7518
|1990|6720
|2000|6656
|2010|6360
|2020|5904
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===2020 census===
There were 2,729 households out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were ] living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.93.
As of the ] of 2020,<ref>{{cite web |title=2020 Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade/2020/2020-census-main.html |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> there were 5,904 people, 2,455 households, and 1,432 families residing in the city. The ] was 1,096.0 inhabitants per square mile (423.2/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 2,723 housing units at an average density of 505.5 per square mile (195.2/km<sup>2</sup>). The ] makeup of the city was 84.5% ], 1.5% ], 0.7% ], 0.5% ], 0.1% ], 5.5% from other races and 7.3% from two or more races. ] persons of any race comprised 13.7% of the population.


In the city the population was spread out with 23.1% under the age of 18, 12.3% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males. Of the 2,455 households, 27.8% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were ] living together, 8.2% were cohabitating couples, 28.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 22.1% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 41.7% of all households were non-families. 35.4% of all households were made up of individuals, 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The median age in the city was 39.3 years. 27.0% of the residents were under the age of 20; 7.4% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 21.8% were from 25 and 44; 22.8% were from 45 and 64; and 21.0% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

===2010 census===
As of the ]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=]|access-date=2012-05-11}}</ref> of 2010, there were 6,360 people, 2,607 households, and 1,546 families residing in the city. The ] was {{convert|1195.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 2,892 housing units at an average density of {{convert|543.6|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 90.6% ], 0.8% ], 0.7% ], 0.6% ], 5.4% from ], and 1.9% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 11.0% of the population.

There were 2,607 households, of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were ] living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.7% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 37.2 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.9% were from 45 to 64; and 18% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.


The median income for a household in the city was $31,279, and the median income for a family was $41,042. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $20,441 for females. The ] for the city was $16,488. About 5.0% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the ], including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over. The median income for a household in the city was $31,279, and the median income for a family was $41,042. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $20,441 for females. The ] for the city was $16,488. About 5.0% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the ], including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.
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==Education==
] operates area public schools.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/FY20_ESTHERVILLE%20LINCOLN%20CENTRAL.pdf|title=Estherville-Lincoln Central|publisher=]|access-date=2020-03-27}}</ref> It was established on July 1, 1997, by the merger of the ] and ] school districts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/District%20Reorganization%20History%20final.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209124738/https://www.educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/District%20Reorganization%20History%20final.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-date=2019-02-09|title=REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66|publisher=]|access-date=2019-08-01}}</ref> The district opened the 2016–17 school year with the elementary, middle, and high schools on a single campus. This is the final stage of a plan which has seen the construction of new elementary and middle school buildings as well as renovation of the high school.

Estherville is home to the main campus of ].

==Sports==
Estherville was home to ] in 1912. The ] won the Championship in the 1912 ], an ] level league. The team was managed by Harry Welch.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi|title=1912 Estherville Statistics|website=Baseball-Reference.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.statscrew.com/minorbaseball/stats/t-ee11453/y-1912|title=1912 Estherville Statistics on StatsCrew.com|website=www.statscrew.com}}</ref>

==Local media==
The area is served by the ''Estherville Daily News'', both in print and online. Two local radio stations serve the region, ] and ]. Estherville and Emmet County are located in the ] ].

==Meteorite==
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On May 10, 1879, a 455-pound ] fell to earth in Emmet County a few miles north of Estherville, and has become known as the Estherville Meteorite. When it struck it buried itself 15 feet in the ground. It is made of ]. Portions of the meteorite are on display in the Estherville Public Library, the ], the ] in Munich, Germany and the ], Austria.

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*] (1848–1905), McFarland started the Brooklyn Chronicle newspaper in ], and then the Estherville Vindicator newspaper in Estherville. While living in Estherville, McFarland served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1888 to 1892 and was a Republican. He then served as Iowa Secretary of State from 1891 to 1897.
*] (born 1977), gained notoriety in 2002 for the murders of Joshua Ford and Martha Crutchley.
*] (born 1940), photographer<ref>{{cite book|author1=Jules Heller|author2=Nancy G. Heller|title=North American Women Artists of the Twentieth Century: A Biographical Dictionary|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=AYxmAgAAQBAJ&pg=PR11|date=19 December 2013|publisher=Routledge|isbn=978-1-135-63882-5}}</ref> Born in Estherville, Iowa.
*] (1868–1944), five-term ] from 1909 to 1919<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=W000721 |title= WOODS, Frank Plowman|publisher= Biographical Directory of the United States Congress|access-date=March 19, 2011}}</ref>
* ] (1939–2014), Serial Killer. Between 1971 and 1983, Hansen abducted, raped, and murdered at least 17 women in and around Anchorage, Alaska. He was arrested and convicted in 1983 and sentenced to 461 years in prison.

==References==
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==External links==
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City in Iowa, United States
Estherville, Iowa
City
Central Avenue, Estherville, IowaCentral Avenue, Estherville, Iowa
Location of Estherville, IowaLocation of Estherville, Iowa
Coordinates: 43°24′16″N 94°50′1″W / 43.40444°N 94.83361°W / 43.40444; -94.83361
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyEmmet
Area
 • Total5.39 sq mi (13.95 km)
 • Land5.39 sq mi (13.95 km)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km)
Elevation1,296 ft (395 m)
Population
 • Total5,904
 • Density1,095.97/sq mi (423.17/km)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code51334
Area code712
FIPS code19-25860
GNIS feature ID0456397
Websitehttp://www.cityofestherville.org

Estherville is a city in Emmet County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5,904 in the 2020 census, a decline from 6,656 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Emmet County.

History

Emmet County was initially created by an act of the Iowa Legislature in 1851. The area that is now Estherville witnessed the arrival of its first settlers around 1856 and into 1857. The city was selected as the county seat in 1859, and was eventually incorporated in 1881.

Estherville was named after Esther A. Ridley, one of the first white female settlers in the area. Many of Estherville's current residents are the descendants of the original Scandinavian, German and Irish immigrants that arrived in the community in the 1870s.

A large meteor impacted near Estherville on May 10, 1879. A report shared with the Royal Astronomical Society (UK) indicated that one fragment weighed about 500 lbs. A smaller fragment was found that weighed 170 lbs. The University of Minnesota acquired several pieces for examination.

Empty business district - South 6th Street

Features and attractions

The Regional Wellness Center was a joint project of Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District and the National Guard. Beyond standard gym equipment, the facility boasts an indoor track, pools with slides, and multiple group fitness classes.

Estherville is home to a renovated Carnegie Library. Its services include free public wireless internet.

The intersection of Iowa Highways 4 and 9 features a statue of the Estherville meteorite breaking up in flight.

Fort Defiance State Park offers a variety of hiking and horseback trails, a campsite and outdoor meeting areas. The park was named after a military fort constructed in Estherville in 1863 in response to the Dakota War of 1862.

After the 1862 conflict began, the Iowa Legislature authorized “not less than 500 mounted men from the frontier counties at the earliest possible moment, and to be stationed where most needed”, this number was soon reduced. No fighting took place in Iowa, the Dakota uprising led to the rapid expulsion of the few unassimilated Native Americans left there. Today Fort Defiance State Park covers 191 acres and is governed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The park is home to numerous Whitetail Deer.

Geography

Estherville's longitude and latitude coordinates in decimal form are 43.404375, −94.833592.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.32 square miles (13.78 km), all land.

Estherville is near Okoboji and Spirit Lake.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Estherville has a hot-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.

Climate data for Estherville, Iowa, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–present
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 66
(19) 		69
(21) 		86
(30) 		93
(34) 		107
(42) 		106
(41) 		108
(42) 		107
(42) 		101
(38) 		93
(34) 		80
(27) 		70
(21) 		108
(42)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 44.1
(6.7) 		48.1
(8.9) 		67.2
(19.6) 		80.8
(27.1) 		88.5
(31.4) 		91.9
(33.3) 		92.7
(33.7) 		90.6
(32.6) 		88.1
(31.2) 		81.7
(27.6) 		66.6
(19.2) 		47.6
(8.7) 		95.2
(35.1)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 23.8
(−4.6) 		28.4
(−2.0) 		41.0
(5.0) 		56.6
(13.7) 		68.9
(20.5) 		79.2
(26.2) 		82.5
(28.1) 		79.8
(26.6) 		73.9
(23.3) 		60.2
(15.7) 		43.1
(6.2) 		29.0
(−1.7) 		55.5
(13.1)
Daily mean °F (°C) 14.5
(−9.7) 		19.0
(−7.2) 		31.5
(−0.3) 		44.7
(7.1) 		57.4
(14.1) 		68.1
(20.1) 		71.3
(21.8) 		68.5
(20.3) 		61.0
(16.1) 		48.1
(8.9) 		33.0
(0.6) 		20.2
(−6.6) 		44.8
(7.1)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 5.1
(−14.9) 		9.6
(−12.4) 		21.9
(−5.6) 		32.8
(0.4) 		45.9
(7.7) 		57.0
(13.9) 		60.1
(15.6) 		57.3
(14.1) 		48.2
(9.0) 		36.0
(2.2) 		23.0
(−5.0) 		11.4
(−11.4) 		34.0
(1.1)
Mean minimum °F (°C) −15.6
(−26.4) 		−10.3
(−23.5) 		0.1
(−17.7) 		19.2
(−7.1) 		32.7
(0.4) 		45.5
(7.5) 		50.4
(10.2) 		47.1
(8.4) 		33.8
(1.0) 		20.6
(−6.3) 		6.0
(−14.4) 		−9.7
(−23.2) 		−18.6
(−28.1)
Record low °F (°C) −31
(−35) 		−38
(−39) 		−24
(−31) 		3
(−16) 		18
(−8) 		30
(−1) 		40
(4) 		33
(1) 		18
(−8) 		−5
(−21) 		−12
(−24) 		−30
(−34) 		−38
(−39)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.77
(20) 		0.82
(21) 		1.42
(36) 		3.55
(90) 		4.48
(114) 		4.80
(122) 		3.94
(100) 		3.76
(96) 		3.25
(83) 		2.50
(64) 		1.46
(37) 		0.99
(25) 		31.74
(808)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 8.4
(21) 		6.4
(16) 		5.7
(14) 		2.3
(5.8) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.4
(1.0) 		4.3
(11) 		6.3
(16) 		33.8
(84.8)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 5 4 7 10 11 11 10 8 8 7 5 4 90
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 4.3 3.7 2.4 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3 2.0 3.4 17.1
Source 1: NOAA
Source 2: National Weather Service

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1870168—    
1880138−17.9%
18901,475+968.8%
19003,237+119.5%
19103,404+5.2%
19204,699+38.0%
19304,940+5.1%
19405,651+14.4%
19506,719+18.9%
19607,927+18.0%
19708,108+2.3%
19807,518−7.3%
19906,720−10.6%
20006,656−1.0%
20106,360−4.4%
20205,904−7.2%
Iowa Data Center
Source: U.S. Decennial Census
The population of Estherville, Iowa from US census data
The population of Estherville, Iowa from US census data

2020 census

As of the census of 2020, there were 5,904 people, 2,455 households, and 1,432 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,096.0 inhabitants per square mile (423.2/km). There were 2,723 housing units at an average density of 505.5 per square mile (195.2/km). The racial makeup of the city was 84.5% White, 1.5% Black or African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 5.5% from other races and 7.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 13.7% of the population.

Of the 2,455 households, 27.8% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 8.2% were cohabitating couples, 28.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 22.1% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 41.7% of all households were non-families. 35.4% of all households were made up of individuals, 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The median age in the city was 39.3 years. 27.0% of the residents were under the age of 20; 7.4% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 21.8% were from 25 and 44; 22.8% were from 45 and 64; and 21.0% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 6,360 people, 2,607 households, and 1,546 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,195.5 inhabitants per square mile (461.6/km). There were 2,892 housing units at an average density of 543.6 per square mile (209.9/km). The racial makeup of the city was 90.6% White, 0.8% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 5.4% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.0% of the population.

There were 2,607 households, of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.7% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 37.2 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.9% were from 45 to 64; and 18% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,279, and the median income for a family was $41,042. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $20,441 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,488. About 5.0% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Estherville–Lincoln Central Community School District operates area public schools. It was established on July 1, 1997, by the merger of the Estherville and Lincoln Central school districts. The district opened the 2016–17 school year with the elementary, middle, and high schools on a single campus. This is the final stage of a plan which has seen the construction of new elementary and middle school buildings as well as renovation of the high school.

Estherville is home to the main campus of Iowa Lakes Community College.

Sports

Estherville was home to minor league baseball in 1912. The Estherville team won the Championship in the 1912 Iowa State League, an Independent level league. The team was managed by Harry Welch.

Local media

The area is served by the Estherville Daily News, both in print and online. Two local radio stations serve the region, KILR and KILR-FM. Estherville and Emmet County are located in the Sioux City television market.

Meteorite

A piece of the stony-iron mesosiderite
found near Estherville
Estherville 1879 meteorite, at the Smithsonian
See also: meteorite falls

On May 10, 1879, a 455-pound meteorite fell to earth in Emmet County a few miles north of Estherville, and has become known as the Estherville Meteorite. When it struck it buried itself 15 feet in the ground. It is made of mesosiderite. Portions of the meteorite are on display in the Estherville Public Library, the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, the Museum Reich der Kristalle in Munich, Germany and the Natural History Museum, Vienna, Austria.

Notable people

  • William M. McFarland (1848–1905), McFarland started the Brooklyn Chronicle newspaper in Brooklyn, Iowa, and then the Estherville Vindicator newspaper in Estherville. While living in Estherville, McFarland served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1888 to 1892 and was a Republican. He then served as Iowa Secretary of State from 1891 to 1897.
  • Benjamin Adam "BJ" Sifrit (born 1977), gained notoriety in 2002 for the murders of Joshua Ford and Martha Crutchley.
  • Sherie Scheer (born 1940), photographer Born in Estherville, Iowa.
  • Frank P. Woods (1868–1944), five-term US Representative from 1909 to 1919
  • Robert Hansen (1939–2014), Serial Killer. Between 1971 and 1983, Hansen abducted, raped, and murdered at least 17 women in and around Anchorage, Alaska. He was arrested and convicted in 1983 and sentenced to 461 years in prison.

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Municipalities and communities of Emmet County, Iowa, United States
County seat: Estherville
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