Kenyon is situated along the North Fork of the Zumbro River in Goodhue County, in southeastern Minnesota. The chief routes through the city are Minnesota Highways 56 and 60, while Highway 246 is just north of the city. Nearby localities include Berne, Bombay, Cannon City, Concord, Dennison, Epsom, Hader, Moland, Medford, Merton, Nerstrand, Prairieville, Roscoe, Roscoe Center, Skyberg, Sogn, Walcott, Wanamingo, Wastego, and West Concord. Faribault is about fifteen minutes west of the city, Zumbrota is under twenty miles east, and Owatonna is just over twenty miles southwest of Kenyon. Named for Kenyon College in Ohio, the city was founded in 1856. The first settlers in the area came in the spring of 1855, and in the next few years north and west portions of the township were settled, but the southeastern portion was sparsely settled. Although much of the county was settled largely by Norwegian immigrants, the village of Kenyon was inhabited mostly by people who came from elsewhere in the United States. In May of 1856, James H. Day and James M. LeDuc owned most of the land on which the village was built, while two men named Howe and Hilton owned other parts of the land, and these four men laid out and platted the village. A general store was opened by partners named Crowley and Baker, and Stephen A. Bullis built the first hotel in 1857, and Stephen Hilton built the community’s first school house in 1859. Martin Gunderson established a mill, and provided electricity to the city as early as 1896. Kenyon’s population has remained fairly stable since 1900, with slight decreases between 1950 and 1980.
 
 
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First Evangelical Lutheran Church
Affiliated with the Southeast Minnesota Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the congregation serves the Kenyon, Minnesota community. Its location, staff contacts and office hours, a schedule of Sunday and weekday services and programs, a church calendar, and announcements are featured.
http://www.flckenyon.webs.com/
The Kenyon, Minnesota church is a sister church with Emmanuel Lutheran Church, between Kenyon and Wanamingo, both sharing the same pastor, and affiliated with the Association of Free Lutheran Congregations. Its location, service schedules, a calendar of programs and events, and staff contacts are posted.
http://www.haugechurch.info/
Kenyon Area Business Association
KABA is made up of business owners in Kenyon, Minnesota and the surrounding area. The non-profit organization works to improve the commercial climate in the area, and to inform, advocate, and advance the business interests of its members. Business listings are posted, along with an overview of its programs and projects.
http://www.kenyonkaba.com/
Built in 1926, the nine-hole public golf course offers private memberships, as well. Situated on the northeastern side of Kenyon, Minnesota, its membership policies, tee times, a tournament schedules are published, along with an overview of its club house, food service, and contacts.
http://www.kenyoncountryclub.com/
The family owned grocery store is located on Redwing Avenue in Kenyon, Minnesota. Directions, hours of operation, contacts, and advertising specials are put forth, along with information from its departments, recipes, a meal planner, a wine pairing guide, and subscription data.
http://www.kenyonmarket.com/
The online news outlet focuses on news, events, and businesses in Kenyon, Minnesota. Business announcements, schedules and reports of businesses and business opportunities, city council and municipal announcements, a calendar of events, and local obituaries are published to the site, and business advertising opportunities are presented.
http://kenyonmn.net/
Started by the Round Table Club of Kenyon in 1901, the library was officially incorporated in 1907, and became the Kenyon Library Association in 1908. New arrivals are highlighted, and its location, hours, and policies are set forth, along with an online catalog and calendar of events.
https://kenyon.lib.mn.us/
The senior living facility includes a skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation care, and memory care, as well as assisted living apartments. Located in Kenyon, Minnesota, the facility primarily works with clients in Goodhue, Rice and Steele counties. Its location, services, amenities, and employment opportunities are posted.
http://www.kenyonseniorliving.com/
Located on Sixth Street in Kenyon, Minnesota, the 9-12th grade school is part of the Kenyon-Wanamingo School District. Faculty and staff contacts are posted to the site, along with a high school directory, an activities calendar and online registration, weather guidelines, and announcements.
http://hs.kw.k12.mn.us/
The official municipal web site offers a history and profile of the Minnesota city, which includes registered historical sites in the area, local organizations, churches, and schools, as well as an introduction to the city council, administrative and departmental contacts, city services, and a calendar of events.
http://www.cityofkenyon.com/
The Kenyon, Minnesota company offers full metalworking services, including welding, farm equipment repair, custom fencing and parts, augur repairs, trailer and heavy equipment repairs, custom conveyors, welding services, and CNC plasma cutting and welding. Its location, office hours, and an overview of its services are presented.
http://www.metaltransformations.com/
Operating from a restored building built in 1908, the Kenyon, Minnesota business offers a full bar, sit-down restaurant, outdoor patio lounge, and banquet services, as well as five fully equipped guest accommodations. Its location, restaurant and bar hours of operation, hotel rates, and photographs are put forth.
http://www.schweichhotel.com/