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33-562: (Redirected from LeSueur ) Le Sueur or LeSueur may refer to: Places in the United States [ edit ] Le Sueur, Minnesota , a city Le Sueur County, Minnesota Le Sueur River , a river in Minnesota LeSueur, Virginia Other uses [ edit ] Le Sueur (surname) Le Sueur, a brand of canned vegetables, associated with Green Giant Topics referred to by

66-422: A bow and arrow requires intricate multi-staged planning, material collection and tool preparation and implies a range of innovative social and communication skills." Arrowheads are attached to arrow shafts to be shot from a bow ; similar types of projectile points may be attached to a spear and "thrown" by means of an atlatl (spear thrower). The arrowhead or projectile point is the primary functional part of

99-913: A bow or by some other means such as throwing since the specific means of projection (the bow, the arrow shaft, the spear shaft, etc.) is found too seldom in direct association with any given point and the word "arrow" would imply a certainty about these points which simply does not exist. Such artifacts can be found all over the world in various locations. Those that have survived are usually made of stone, primarily consisting of flint , obsidian , or chert . In many excavations, bone, wooden, and metal arrowheads have also been found. The oldest known arrowheads likely date to 74,000 years ago in Ethiopia. Stone projectile points from 64,000 years were excavated in Sibudu Cave , South Africa . In these points, examinations found traces of blood and bone residues, and glue made from

132-514: A license from the governor for him to operate with natives of the area, demanded Thompson's vacation. Despite his vacation, Thompson was able to claim lands one mile upriver. Within that year, Thompson, accompanied by a party led by J.M. Farmer, founded the village of Le Sueur . McLean, accompanied by John Christy and John Catheart and unaware of the village upriver, attempted to found his own village of Le Sueur . However, as an identically named settlement had already been legally platted upriver, McLean

165-470: A plant-based resin that was used to fasten them on to a wooden shaft. This indicated " cognitively demanding behavior" required to manufacture glue. These hafted points might have been launched from bows. While "most attributes such as micro-residue distribution patterns and micro-wear will develop similarly on points used to tip spears, darts or arrows" and "explicit tests for distinctions between thrown spears and projected arrows have not yet been conducted"

198-610: A subclass of projectile points . Modern enthusiasts still "produce over one million brand-new spear and arrow points per year". A craftsman who manufactures arrowheads is called an arrowsmith. In the Stone Age , people used sharpened bone, flintknapped stones, flakes, and chips and bits of rock as weapons and tools. Such items remained in use throughout human civilization, with new materials used as time passed. As archaeological artifacts such objects are classed as projectile points , without specifying whether they were projected by

231-662: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Le Sueur, Minnesota Le Sueur ( / l ə s ʊər / lə- SOOR ) is a city in Le Sueur County in the U.S. state of Minnesota , between Mankato and the Twin Cities . It lies along the Minnesota River and U.S. Highway 169 . Le Sueur was named in honor of the French explorer Pierre-Charles Le Sueur . The population

264-580: Is done in Montgomery , Minnesota . The old canning processing plant in Le Sueur was used until 1995. It is still used for Ag related research for corn varieties. Peas are no longer researched at the Le Sueur plant. The sugar snap pea variety was developed by a scientist at the Le Sueur plant. Le Sueur was named its current name in 1853 by the community there at the time after the explorer Pierre-Charles Le Sueur who explored this area from 1683 to 1722. Before this,

297-458: Is implied. The employment of snares also demonstrates a practical understanding of the latent energy stored in bent branches, the main principle of bow construction. Cords and knots are implied by use-wear facets on perforated shell beads around 72,000 years old from Blombos. Archeologists in Louisiana have discovered that early Native Americans used Alligator gar scales as arrow heads. "Hunting with

330-411: Is land and 0.25 square miles (0.65 km ) is water. A small part of the city extends into Sibley County . U.S. Highway 169 , Minnesota State Highway 93 , and County Highway 22 (Formerly Minnesota State Highway 112 ) are three of the main routes in the community. As of the census of 2010, there were 4,058 people, 1,640 households, and 1,058 families residing in the city. The population density

363-528: The Saint Anne's Roman Catholic parish was established by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis with Father Venn as its first pastor. And within a year, a church was built. the church was affiliated, as of its original founding, with Le Sueur's French populace. The Zion United Church of Christ, the first Lutheran church of Le Sueur still in existence today, was formed from

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396-428: The age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.5% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.97. The median age in

429-420: The age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.07. In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under

462-460: The age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 42,372, and the median income for a family was $ 53,362. Males had a median income of $ 35,810 versus $ 24,359 for females. The per capita income for

495-417: The area was known by the French as Prairie La Fleche , or "arrow prairie". It is believed this place name originates from a translation of the native Dakota name for the area, Wahinoge , or " flint quarry ", a material used to make arrowheads . In 1852, the first claim on the area that is now the city of Le Sueur was made by George W. Thompson. Soon after Thompson settled here, Henry McLean, presenting

528-455: The arrow, and plays the largest role in determining its purpose. Some arrows may simply use a sharpened tip of the solid shaft, but it is far more common for separate arrowheads to be made, usually from metal, horn, rock, or some other hard material. Arrowheads may be attached to the shaft with a cap, a socket tang , or inserted into a split in the shaft and held by a process called hafting . Points attached with caps are simply slid snugly over

561-452: The city was $ 21,605. About 5.8% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 12.3% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over. Despite the devastation of Green Giant's departure, unemployment is low due to expansions to the pre-existing Le Sueur Inc. foundry and Davisco creamery and Cambria, a manufacturer of natural quartz surfaces. A Mars pet food plant existed in Le Sueur shortly until it

594-401: The city was 37.9 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 16.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 3,922 people, 1,545 households, and 1,025 families residing in the city. The population density

627-536: The closure of the entirety of the original Green Giant processing plant, with the exception of a Green Giant research center. Of note, the more-than-55-foot fiberglass Jolly Green Giant statue resides not in Le Sueur but 60 miles away in Blue Earth, Minnesota. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 5.62 square miles (14.56 km ); 5.37 square miles (13.91 km )

660-759: The end of the shaft, or may be held on with hot glue . In medieval Europe, arrowheads were adhered with hide glue. Split-shaft construction involves splitting the arrow shaft lengthwise, inserting the arrowhead, and securing it using ferrule , sinew, rope, or wire. Modern arrowheads used for hunting come in a variety of classes and styles. Many traditionalist archers choose heads made of modern high carbon steel that closely resemble traditional stone heads (see Variants). Other classes of broadheads referred to as "mechanical" and "hybrid" are gaining popularity. Often, these heads rely on force created by passing through an animal to expand or open. Arrowheads are usually separated by function: The mechanical head flies better because it

693-708: The formation of the First Lutheran Church, in 1883. The church moved to three different parts of Le Sueur until being plotted in its current location in 1980. Church services were held in Swedish until 1927 when they were changed to English. In 1955, the Grace Lutheran Church was founded as a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod . In 1978, the Word of Life Lutheran Brethren Church

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726-436: The introduction of "Green Giant Great Big Tender Peas", a company mascot based on Paul Bunyan was introduced called "The Jolly Green Giant". The new mascot spurred the company to change its name to "Green Giant Co." in 1950. The canning company flourished in Le Sueur until Pillsbury's purchase of Green Giant 1979 which moved Green Giant headquarters from Le Sueur to Minneapolis . In January 1995, Pillsbury officially announced

759-460: The public school system, the St. Anne's Catholic School, a private Catholic elementary school , serves students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. Despite being a Catholic institution, St. Anne's admits students from all Christian denominations. The City of Le Sueur holds six churches total with a Catholic church, a Methodist church, an Evangelical church, and three Lutheran churches. On July 26, 1862,

792-414: The researchers find "contextual support" for the use of these points on arrows: a broad range of animals was hunted, with an emphasis on taxa that prefer closed forested niches, including fast moving, terrestrial and arboreal animals. This is an argument for the use of traps, perhaps including snares. If snares were used, the use of cords and knots which would also have been adequate for the production of bows

825-451: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Le Sueur . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Le_Sueur&oldid=840298672 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description

858-516: The two churches present in the Le Sueur area at the year of 1868, A German native Lutheran church and a New Knoxville, Ohio native Reform church. The church moved to three different parts of Le Sueur until being plotted in its current location in 1956. Until a 1931 vote changed it to English, church services were held in German. A few years after the Zion church's merger, a wave of Swedish immigration spurred

891-636: The world-famous Mayo Clinic in Rochester , Minnesota , with his sons William and Charles . His old home, the Dr. William W. Mayo House , was restored to its mid-1800 appearance and turned into a museum; it, along with several other buildings in Le Sueur, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places . The company that is now known as Green Giant was founded in 1903 as The Minnesota Valley Canning Company, by 14 Le Sueur local merchants. In 1925, along with

924-514: Was 4,213 at the 2020 census . The community is known locally as the "Valley of the Jolly Green Giant ". A large billboard, with the caption "Welcome to the Valley" and Green Giant logo, remains even after the company and Green Giant label were bought by Pillsbury in 1979. Pillsbury merged with General Mills in 2001. In 2016, General Mills spun off Green Giant to B&G Foods and the canning

957-441: Was 755.7 inhabitants per square mile (291.8/km ). There were 1,782 housing units at an average density of 331.8 per square mile (128.1/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 90.6% White , 0.8% African American , 0.3% Native American , 0.8% Asian , 5.9% from other races , and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.9% of the population. There were 1,640 households, of which 32.7% had children under

990-477: Was 879.0 inhabitants per square mile (339.4/km ). There were 1,589 housing units at an average density of 356.1 per square mile (137.5/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 92.48% White , 0.25% African American , 0.15% Native American , 0.28% Asian , 0.08% Pacific Islander , 5.86% from other races , and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.64% of the population. There were 1,545 households, out of which 33.3% had children under

1023-626: Was closed in 2009. The school system of Le Sueur, Le Sueur-Henderson School District, services the 1,076 students of Le Sueur and the nearby city of Henderson jointly. This system consists of Park Elementary School and Le Sueur-Henderson Secondary School in Le Sueur and Hilltop Elementary School in Henderson. Each school in the system services its own division of the system from Kindergarten to 12th grade. Park Elementary School serves Kindergarten-3rd grade; Hilltop serves 4th-5th grade; Le Sueur-Henderson Secondary School serves 6th-12th grade. Beyond

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1056-621: Was formed by a group of Le Sueur Lutheran families. The church existed only among church members' houses until a church building was purchased, the First Lutheran Church's previous building, in 1980. The church was plotted in its current location in 1996. Le Sueur also holds the Le Sueur United Methodist Church. Arrowhead The earliest arrowheads were made of stone and of organic materials; as human civilizations progressed, other alloy materials were used. Arrowheads are important archaeological artifacts ; they are

1089-462: Was required to settle for the name Le Sueur City . Rivalry over the righteous claim of Le Sueur caused both cities to legislate civil matters separately and deterred the incorporation of either community. However, in 1867, a special act by Minnesota Legislature was able to remedy this by uniting both communities into one borough town , Le Sueur . William Worrall Mayo was an early resident who began his practice in Le Sueur. He eventually founded

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