Alexandria is a city in and the county seat of Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 14,335 as of the 2020 census. I-94 passes through Alexandria, along with Minnesota State Highways 27 and 29. It is ten miles (16 km) south of Lake Carlos State Park.
Midwest
Alexandria
Douglas County, MN
Population
14,400
Walk Score
71 · Very Walkable
Median rent
$852
Median home value
$234,200
Settled
1858
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Alexandria Residential Historic District · listed 1991
Notable landmarks
- Alexandria Public Library · listed 1985
- Basswood Shores Site · listed 1994
- Cowing, John B., House
- Cowing, Thomas F., House · listed 1985
- Douglas County Courthouse · listed 1985
- Great Northern Passenger Depot · listed 1985
- Nelson, Knute, House · listed 1977
- U.S. Post Office-Alexandria · listed 1979
- Ward, Noah P., House · listed 1985
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