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Chanhassen, Minnesota

Chanhassen is a city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States, about 15 miles southwest of Minneapolis.
Population 25,947

Top Events in Chanhassen History

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1852Government
== History == === Early settlement === The area of the modern-day city of Chanhassen was first established in June of 1852.
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1853History
The first recorded death in Chanhassen was Cornelius Kirscher in 1853.
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1855Education
The first school in Chanhassen and Carver County was opened in 1855 at the residence of Susan Hazeltine near Hazeltine Lake and the Hazeltine National Golf Club.
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1858History
Nicholas, it was not until May 11, 1858 that "Chanhassan" was decided as the villages official name.
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1940Economy
By the 1940's Chanhassen consisted of two general stores, two bars, the Schutrop’s feed mill, a lumber yard, and the State Bank of Chanhassen.
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1950History
According to the Carver County Historical Society, well into the 1950's Chanhassen still had a population of roughly 200 people.
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1967History
Chanhassen did not officially become a city until May 8, 1967 when it was merged with Chanhassen Township, bringing the population to 4,200.
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1968Economy
Since 1968, more than 200 plays have been produced and played to more than ten million guests.
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1990History
Its population has grown by 123.5% since 1990.
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1999History
=== Skate Park === The Chanhassen Skate Park was installed in 1999.

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Historical Timeline

1852Government
== History == === Early settlement === The area of the modern-day city of Chanhassen was first established in June of 1852.
1853History
The first recorded death in Chanhassen was Cornelius Kirscher in 1853.
1855Education
The first school in Chanhassen and Carver County was opened in 1855 at the residence of Susan Hazeltine near Hazeltine Lake and the Hazeltine National Golf Club.
1858History
Nicholas, it was not until May 11, 1858 that "Chanhassan" was decided as the villages official name.
1940Economy
By the 1940's Chanhassen consisted of two general stores, two bars, the Schutrop’s feed mill, a lumber yard, and the State Bank of Chanhassen.
1950History
According to the Carver County Historical Society, well into the 1950's Chanhassen still had a population of roughly 200 people.
1967History
Chanhassen did not officially become a city until May 8, 1967 when it was merged with Chanhassen Township, bringing the population to 4,200.
1968Economy
Since 1968, more than 200 plays have been produced and played to more than ten million guests.
1990History
Its population has grown by 123.5% since 1990.
1999History
=== Skate Park === The Chanhassen Skate Park was installed in 1999.
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 20,321 people, 6,914 households, and 5,524 families living in the city.
2004History
president to visit Chanhassen, holding a rally on October 9, 2004, at Chanhassen's City Center Park.
2008History
Census Bureau, the median household income (using data from 2008 to 2012) in Chanhassen was $103,462.
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 22,952 people, 8,352 households, and 6,257 families living in the city.
2018Sports
Chanhassen is also home to the Chanhassen Red Birds amateur baseball team (2018 Class B State Champions).
2024History
In April 2024, publisher Southwest News Media announced it would cease publishing the Villager and its other metro newspapers by the end of the month.

Did You Know?

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Chanhassen is located in the state of Minnesota.
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Chanhassen has a population of 25,947 residents.
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The population was 25,947 at the 2020 census, with a 2024 estimate of 26,469.

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