Welcome to Lismore ...
The city of Lismore is located in Nobles County<1>.
The location of Lismore has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Lismore, you might consider that their post office opened in 1900.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Lismore has a population of 221 people<3> (see below for details).
Lismore is 1,680 feet [512 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Lismore lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Lismore is located in the (507) area code.
The ZIP code for Lismore: 56155<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Lismore had an population of 221 people. This is a decrease of 2.64% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 7.14% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Lismore had a population of 227 people. This makes Lismore the county's 9th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 227 people, the population of Lismore decreased 4.62% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 238 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Lismore.
Communities Also Named Lismore ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 2 communities that are also named Lismore - they are located in Louisiana and Nova Scotia.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Lismore.
Communities near Lismore ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Lismore.
- Worthington
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Worthington have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Worthington
- Worthington is located in Nobles County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 12,968 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Worthington <6>
- Luverne
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Luverne have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luverne
- Luverne is located in Rock County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,524 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Luverne <6>
- Slayton
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slayton
- Slayton is located in Murray County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,959 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Slayton <6>
- Adrian
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adrian
- Adrian is located in Nobles County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,207 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Adrian <6>
- Fulda
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fulda
- Fulda is located in Murray County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,206 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fulda <6>
- Edgerton
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgerton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgerton
- Edgerton is located in Pipestone County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,129 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Edgerton <6>
- Ellsworth
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ellsworth have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellsworth
- Ellsworth is located in Nobles County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 450 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ellsworth <6>
- Rushmore
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast) - Wilmont
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wilmont have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilmont
- Wilmont is located in Nobles County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 322 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wilmont <6>
- Chandler
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Lismore. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Lismore.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Lismore. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Lismore.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Lismore. See our Newspapers Page for Lismore.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Lismore ...
Looking for more information about Lismore? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Lismore, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Lismore.
Adding Lismore to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Lismore in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Lismore was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Lismore post office opened in 1900.
We also found Lismore on a map titled Shell Oil Road Map for Minnesota (1956).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Lismore.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Lismore. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Nobles County: www.co.nobles.mn.us/
The official website for State of Minnesota: https://mn.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Minnesota's counties, including Nobles, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Lismore. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Lismore - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Lismore). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Lismore or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |