Interested in fun facts and the history of Aurora, MN?
Then read on!
- Aurora was founded on March 16, 1904.
- The village gets its name from Aurora, the Roman goddess of dawn and light.
- Aurora is located in the Mesabi Range, which is known for its iron ore deposits and mines.
- The town was home to the Fayal mine, which was one of the largest underground iron mines in Minnesota.
- Aurora is also known for its annual Aurora Days festival, which takes place in August and includes a parade, carnival rides, food vendors, and live music.
- The village is home to the Iron Range Historical Society Museum, which preserves and showcases the history of the Iron Range area.
- The current population of Aurora is around 1,600 people.
- Aurora is located near the Superior National Forest and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, both of which are popular recreational areas for hiking, camping, fishing, and canoeing.
- Several films have been shot in Aurora over the years, including "North Country," starring Charlize Theron and Frances McDormand, which was partially filmed in town in 2004.