Sebeka, in Wadena County, Minnesota, developed around the railroad depot for the K-Line of the Great Northern Railway.
In 1892, the Great Northern Railway extended its K-Line to the region, and the area was settled around the rail depot. The earliest industry in the area was logging, so the K-Line brought people in and transported lumber out.
The Anderson Pioneer Store was the first store in Sebeka. Prior to its establishment, settlers bought their goods in Wadena or New York Mills, which was a three-day trip by oxen or on foot. By 1891, Sebeka had a general store, a hotel, and a sawmill. Until it was destroyed by fire in the early 1900s, the hotel served as a gathering place for early settlers and people traveling through. By 1908, Sebeka had a two-story brick schoolhouse.
In 1900, the town had a population of 223. Since then, it has grown slowly, with a few decreases. Its peak population was 823 in 1960, and its current population is around 700.
The main roads leading through the city are US Highway 71, Minnesota State Highway 227, and the historic Jefferson Highway, which is Jefferson Avenue in Sebeka. The Jefferson Highway once reached across the central United States from New Orleans, Louisiana to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Portions of the highway are still named Jefferson Highway but, as it passes through Sebeka, it is known as Jefferson Avenue.
The Redeye River winds through the city, flowing generally in a southeasterly direction from northwest Sebeca, exiting the city at its eastern borders, just south of center.
Lyons State Forest, Huntersville State Forest, and Smoky Hills State Forest are about 16 miles southeast, 21 miles northeast, and 30 miles north-northwest, respectively.
The city of Blue Grass is about ten miles southeast, and Park Rapids is about twenty-one miles north of Sebeka.
This is a guide to the City of Sebeka, Minnesota. Websites representing the Sebeka municipal government or those of local businesses, churches, schools, medical facilities, recreational facilities, organizations, and individuals are appropriate for this category.
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Established by Andy and Lettie Anderson in 1948, the business was originally a trailer home consignment, then it became a mobile home business, and now specializes in modular and manufactured homes. Its home models are highlighted, along with some pre-owned homes, and directions to its offices and office hours are stated. Finance options are discussed, and links to the brands that it carries are included.
http://anderson-homes-inc.com/
The official municipal website was created for residents of the city and other interested parties. It presents phone numbers, office hours, and email for the municipal offices, a calendar of events, election information and schedules, economic development data, city ordinances, and its comprehensive plan. License data, permits, and forms may be downloaded from the site, and its industrial park and new development areas are highlighted.
https://www.cityofsebeka.org/
LakesnWoods: Sebeka, Minnesota Gallery
The site displays historical photos of Sebeka, including Anderson’s Store in 1895, the Sebeka Public School in 1908, a view of the railroad crossing the Redeye River in 1907, a view of the town from the top of a tower or high space in 1910, Sebeka’s Main Street in 1910, a street scene from downtown Sebeka in 1914, and another photo of the town’s Main Street in 1914, as well as the interior of a bank in 1917, the Sebeka Cooperative Store in 1920, and others.
http://www.lakesnwoods.com/SebekaGallery.htm
This guide to the city and community of Sebeka, Minnesota, features promotions from local stores, municipal programs, and other businesses and services, as well as reader-supplied photos from around town. Included are the City Government Center, Hub 71, the Sebeka Senior Center, the Pioneer Monument and Flags in Sebeka Park, and others. Links to additional resources are provided, and a form is available for reader submissions of content or comments.
http://www.sebeka.com/
Founded in 1960, the family lumber supply company provides lumber for homeowners and local building contractors, carrying several different varieties and cuts of lumber, cabinets and countertops, concrete and masonry, drywall supplies, moldings, interior and exterior doors, garage doors, garden supplies, paint, roofing materials, power tools, hand tools, hardware and fasteners, siding, and other products.
http://sebekalumbersales.com/
The public school district in Sebeka, Minnesota operates a K-12th-grade program through an elementary school and a high school, each contained within the same building. Its elementary and high school schedules, a handbook, course descriptions, assignments, and other resources are featured, along with a calendar of activities and events, announcements, menus, and food service information, and community links are provided.
https://www.sebeka.k12.mn.us/
The Sebeka Trojans is the name of the sports teams of Sebeka Public Schools, which includes its seasonal spring, fall, and winter programs, such as baseball, softball, golf, track, cross country, football, volleyball, basketball, and wrestling, for boys and girls at the middle school, junior high school, freshman, junior varsity, and varsity levels. Its activities, programs, photos, and a calendar of events are put forth.
https://sebeka-trojans.com/
Sebeka United Methodist Church
Meeting at its facilities on Jefferson Avenue in Sebeka, Minnesota, the congregation holds worship services on Sunday mornings, and other programs and activities according to its weekly schedules and a calendar of events, which are noted here, along with church office hours and contacts. Audio recordings of recent sermons are available, and an overview of its ministries and projects are included.
https://www.sebekaumc.org/
