Saint Augusta, Minnesota is one of the state's newer cities, having been incorporated in May of 2000 in order to avoid annexation by Saint Cloud.
Saint Augusta comes out of Saint Augusta Township, which was settled in 1854 and organized in 1859. Originally called Berlin, the township later became Neenah, before adopting its current name in 1863, after a Catholic church was established there in 1856.
Saint Augusta was platted as a village in 1854 by Augusta Wilson. Although it was approved for incorporation in 1857, it was not incorporated as a village. It incorporated in 2000 under the name of Ventura, for Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura, but the voters elected to change its name to Saint Augusta soon afterward.
The Great Northern Railroad had a station at Saint Augusta, and the community had a post office from 1857 to 1903.
The first school in the region (District 34) was opened. in a log building in 1859, and another school (District 36) began in Luxemburg in 1861. Most of the teachers in both districts were Catholic, and District 34 was considered to be both parochial and public. A third school (District 35) was started in 1868, and was known as the Trout Brook School and the Meyer School.
Saint Augusta has one property on the National Register of Historic Places, the 1873 Saint Mary Help of Christians Church and its 1890 rectory.
The chief routes through the city are Minnesota State Highway 15 and County Road 7, while Interstate Highway 94 and County Road 75 skirt the city's northeastern border. Others include County Roads 115, 136, 141, and 142.
The unincorporated town of Luxemburg is part of the city of Saint Anthony, situated on the west side, along Highway 15. Once the site of an Indian settlement, Luxemburg was named for several of its early settlers, immigrants from Luxembourg, Europe, who settled there in the mid-1800s. Saint Wendelin's Parish was founded there in 1859.
Saint Augusta is bordered by Saint Cloud to the north, Rockville to the west, and Clearwater to the east.
The MIssissippi River flows south just outside the northeastern part of Augusta, while Johnson Creek passes throuth the city. There are several small lakes and ponds within the city including Hidden Lake Park, and many more in the surrounding area. City parks include Kiffmeyer Park and Hidden Lake Park.
The focus of this guide is on the city of Saint Augusta, Minnesota. Websites representing the municipal government are appropriate for this category, as are those of local schools, churches, organizations, businesses, and individuals.
Recommended Resources
The residential development is in Saint Augusta, Minnesota, about ten minutes from downtown St. Cloud and forty-five minutes from Minneapolis-Saint Paul. Its location and area schools are discussed, along with the builders, and home design options, which are displayed in several photographs. A map of the development is displayed, showing the location of various features and amenities, as well as the available lots.
https://www.eagleslandingmn.net/
Founded in 1973, KRIS Engineering is a family owned and operated business specializing in designing and manufacturing wear parts for heavy equipment, serving independent contractors, townships, counties, cities, states, and manufacturers. Its capabilities, service area, and vision are highlighted, along with special offers and contacts. A list of products for which it provides parts for is provided on its site.
https://www.krisengineering.com/
Luxemburg is an unincorporated community, now part of the surrounding city of Saint Augusta. Dedicated to the small European country of Luxembourg, surrounded by Belgium, France, and Germany, this site offers, as a small part of the larger presentation, a brief accounting of the town in Augusta, which was named for the country, and displays photographs of Saint Wendelin, photos taken from various celebrations and events within the community.
http://krypton.mnsu.edu/~yf3396cp/luxembur.htm
The St. Augusta Gussies play in Region 11C of the Central Valley South League of the Minnesota Baseball Association, an amateur baseball organization. Playing their home games at Saint Augusta, Minnesota. Schedules, rosters, player and team statistics, as well as team and game news, photographs, and video. Hitting and pitching leaders are highlighted, as are upcoming events, announcements, and other reports.
http://staugustagussies.teams.mnbaseball.org/
Saint Mary Help of Christians Parish
Organized in 1856, the church serves the Catholic community of Saint Augusta, Minnesota. Its location, mass schedules, faith formation, and a calendar of events. A history of the parish, its leadership and administrative contacts, sacraments, and weekly bulletins are included. The church's cemetery location, regulations, and upcoming events are posted, and an overview of its K-8th grade school, accreditations, school calendar, and registration schedules.
http://smhoc.org/
The services of the SAFD in fighting fires, as well as emergency medical services, are discussed. Its current roster, station locations, and apparatus are defined, and a list of current needs of the fire department are stated, for those who might wish to support the department. Its fire and medical calls, building pre-plan services and inspections, and burning permits are outlined, and links to safety and fire links are included.
http://www.staugustafd.org/
St. Augusta: Where Country Meets Community
The official municipal website of the Central Minnesota city publishes public notices and news releases, reports, and ordinances. City council agendas, packets, and meeting minutes are presented, along with permits and fees, highlights of the city's two municipal parks, and departmental contacts. An introduction to the city is presented, including a list of businesses, civic organizations, and services.
http://www.staugustamn.com/
