Situated along the St. Croix River, one mile south of Stillwater, the city of Bayport is in Washington County, Minnesota, on the Wisconsin border. Across the river and to the south are North Hudson and Hudson, Wisconsin. Oak Park Heights, Minnesota is northwest of Bayport, Lakeland and Lakeland Shores are south, and Lake Elmo is to the west. The community began when three small settlements along the river combined to form South Stillwater in 1873, which was incorporated as a village in 1881, changing its name to Bayport in 1922. In 1856, Stillwater lumbermen Socrates Nelson and David Loomis platted Baytown, which was organized around their sawmill. The next year, another group of investors, including Isaac Staples and Andrew Short, platted Bangor on the lakeshore south of Baytown, and William Holcombe platted Middletown to the north. The St. Croix Railway Improvement Company combined the three settlements into South Stillwater, but this caused some confusion with the city of Stillwater, so it was changed to Bayport. Several sawmills were established in Bayport, along with a flour mill, a threshing machine company, a furniture factory, a box company, a soap factory, and several printing houses. Later, boat building became a significant aspect of the town’s economy. The railroad came to Bayport in 1872, and Bayport was incorporated as a city in 1974.
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Managed by the Bayport Marina Association, the marina in Bayport, Minnesota offers a large selection of amenities, such as a heated pool, boat refinishing and repair services, full-service fuel dock services, and an on-site restaurant. Its services, slip information, and access to various forms, rules and policies are featured.
http://www.bayportmarina.com/
The library in Bayport, Minnesota began in one room in the primary school before the library was formally established in 1913, moving to the second floor of Village Hall in 1958, then a couple of other times before moving into the former White Pine Inn in 1990. Its history, organizational structure, directions and hours are posted.
http://www.bayportlibrary.org/
Sponsored by the American Legion Post 491 and Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Troop 113 is a member of the Great Rivers District in the Northern Star Council of the Boy Scouts of America. A history of the organization, a calendar of programs and events, meeting schedules, and a photo gallery are included.
http://bayporttroop113.org/
The official web site for the Washington County city offers a profile and history of the community, departmental and administrative contacts, a list of councilors, board members and commissioners, as well as council agendas and minutes. Program and event calendars, a city newsletter, and employment opportunities are published to the site.
http://www.ci.bayport.mn.us/
The Bayport, Minnesota congregation was formed from the merger of the Swedish First English Lutheran Church and the Norwegian Bethlehem Lutheran congregation in 1944. Its membership policies, program schedules, a calendar of events, newsletter, staff contacts, and audio sermon archive are featured.
http://www.bethlehemstar.org/
Established by Archbishop John Murray in 1943, the congregation meets at its facilities on North Third Street in Bayport, Minnesota. A history and profile of the church is put forward, along with directions, a profile of St. Michael’s Cemetery, and details about its faith formation programs, including registration and sacramental preparation.
http://www.stcharlesbayport.com/
Serving clients from across the Twin Cities metropolitan area, the hair salon is located in Bayport, Minnesota. Its rates for cutting, styling, coloring, texture, treatments, and other services are posted, and its stylists are introduced, with a gallery of photographs, contacts, and appointment policies.
http://www.embellishsalon.com/
The dental team operates from its facilities on 3rd Street North in Bayport, Minnesota. Directions, contacts, office hours, and appointment policies are featured, with a profile of its services, a gallery of photographs, client testimonials, and access to various forms. A blog is also included.
https://www.filsongentledentistry.com/
The community bank began in 1914 as the First State Bank of South Stillwater, becoming the First State Bank of Bayport in 1923 after the town changed its name. Its history, locations, lobby and drive-through hours, and an overview of its personal, business, investment, insurance, and electronic banking services are put forth.
https://www.fsbt.com/
Located in Bayport, Minnesota, the 24-hour care residence serves young adults who are in a minimally conscious state after brain injury, offering a home-centered setting with situation-specific care. Its location, services, and an overview of the facilities are put forth, along with contacts and information about contributing to its work.
https://www.granitehousemn.org/
A map shows the location of the hair salon on 2nd Avenue North in Bayport, Minnesota. A biography and introduction to the owner and master stylist are presented, along with a list of services and prices, a portfolio of her work, hours of operation, contacts, appointment policies, and a blog.
http://hairpinsalonmn.com/
The Bayport, Minnesota American Legion post was organized in 1922. The location of its hall is given, along with a calendar of events, project reports, club hours and special offers, it rental policies, membership information, and legal notices, as well as a list of club officers and contacts.
http://www.bayportlegion.org/
Specializing in Norwegian cuisine and coffees, the cafe is located on 5th Avenue North in Bayport, Minnesota. Directions, a profile of the cafe, its menu, featured coffees, announcements and special notices are posted to the site, along with contacts, hours of operation, and a calendar of events.
http://letoiledunordcafe.com/
People’s Congregational Church
Affiliated with the National Association of Congregational Churches, the congregation meets at its facilities on North Third Street in Bayport, Minnesota. A profile of the church is given, its pastor is introduced, and a staff directory and office hours are included, with a calendar of events and announcements.
http://peoplescongregational.org/
