Virginia Minnesota

Liechty Homes, a dedicated provider of quality residences, serves the dynamic community of Virginia, located in St. Louis County, Minnesota, on the robust Mesabi Iron Range. Renowned for its large-scale iron ore mining, Virginia stands as the bustling commercial hub of the Mesabi Range, contributing significantly to the Duluth metropolitan area. The city boasts a population of 8,423, as per the 2020 census, with U.S. Highway 53 traversing through its heart.

Virginia owes its name to Hon. O. D. Kinney, the visionary behind its founding in 1892. Inspired by the native state of numerous lumbermen in the region, the town was christened Virginia. Established in 1893, the post office became an emblem of Virginia's burgeoning progress. By February 1895, Virginia was officially incorporated, transitioning from a logging community to a thriving iron mining center.

The city's mining industry thrived, attracting notable entrepreneurs and financiers like Andrew Carnegie, Leonidas Merritt, and Jay Cooke, among others. Liechty Homes' presence grew alongside Virginia's mining prosperity, offering quality homes for the growing population. With the aid of advanced technologies like diamond drills and supported by a robust labor force, the mines achieved record-breaking output, shipping millions of tons annually through ports like Duluth, Superior, and Two Harbors.

In this narrative of growth and development, Liechty Homes remains committed to providing exemplary housing solutions, ensuring comfort and quality living for the vibrant residents of Virginia and its environs. Liechty Homes in Hermantown MN is proud to service this great Mid western community.