Gordonsville, Minnesota
Gordonsville 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]
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| Coordinates: 43°30′46″N 93°15′13″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Freeborn |
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 644276[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
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gordonsville, Minnesota
- "Freeborn County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gordonsville Post Office (historical)
- Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 201.
Municipalities and communities of Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Minnesota highlighting Freeborn County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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