Corcoran, Minneapolis

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Corcoran
Neighborhood
Location of Corcoran within the U.S. city of Minneapolis
Location of Corcoran within the U.S. city of Minneapolis
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Hennepin
City Minneapolis
Community Powderhorn
Area[1]
 • Total 0.457 sq mi (1.18 km2)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 3,942
 • Density 8,600/sq mi (3,300/km2)
Time zone CST (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 55406, 55407
Area code(s) 612
Historical population
Census Pop.
1980 3,760
1990 3,635 −3.3%
2000 4,228 16.3%
2010 3,942 −6.8%

Corcoran is a neighborhood within the Powderhorn community in Minneapolis. The neighborhood is bordered by Longfellow and Howe neighborhoods to the east, Phillips to the north, Powderhorn Park to the west and Standish to the south. Its official boundaries are East Lake Street to the north, Hiawatha Avenue to the east, East 36th Street to the south, and Cedar Avenue to the west.

Corcoran is home to Minneapolis South High School.


The seasonal Midtown Farmers' Market, a project of the Corcoran Neighborhood Organization, operates weekly on a site in the neighborhood.[3] Coordinates: 44°56′33″N 93°14′27″W / 44.9425°N 93.2407°W / 44.9425; -93.2407[4] The Corcoran neighborhood is also known for its public art and strong sense of community among neighbors. To take a virtual tour of the Corcoran Neighborhood visit http://web.archive.org/web/20120923034010/http://minneapolis81.com:80/tag/corcoran/

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Corcoran neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN), 55406, 55407 detailed profile". City-Data. 2011. Retrieved 2013-11-12. 
  2. ^ "Minneapolis Neighborhood Profile: Corcoran" (PDF). Minnesota Compass. October 2011. Retrieved 2013-11-12. 
  3. ^ Rosenblum, Gail (2009-08-03). "Small potatoes, yes, but Midtown Market vies for No. 1". Minneapolis StarTribune. Retrieved 2009-09-03. 
  4. ^ Corcoran, Minneapolis, MN. Google Earth. Retrieved 2011-03-09.

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