Richdale, Minnesota
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
46°33′17″N 95°28′30″W / 46.55472°N 95.47500°W / 46.55472; -95.47500Richdale is an unincorporated community in Otter Tail County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1]
History
Richdale was platted in 1899, and named for Watson Wellman Rich, a railroad engineer.[2] A post office was established at Richdale in 1900, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1916.[3][4]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Richdale, Minnesota
- ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 398.
- ^ "Otter Tail County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Richdale Post Office (historical)
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Municipalities and communities of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States
County seat: Fergus Falls
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- Leaf Lake
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