Gordonsville, Minnesota
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
43°30′46″N 93°15′13″W / 43.51278°N 93.25361°W / 43.51278; -93.25361Gordonsville is an unincorporated community in Shell Rock Township, Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States. It is southeast of Albert Lea, along U.S. Highway 65.[1]
History
A post office was established at Gordonsville in 1862, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1965.[2][3] The community derives its name from T. J. Gordon and W. H. H. Gordon, father and son, who both served as early postmasters.[4] Gordonsville was platted in 1880.[4]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gordonsville, Minnesota
- ^ "Freeborn County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gordonsville Post Office (historical)
- ^ a b Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 201.
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Municipalities and communities of Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States
County seat: Albert Lea
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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