Highland, Fillmore County, Minnesota
Highland is an unincorporated community in Fillmore County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1]
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Coordinates: 43°40′51″N 91°52′13″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Minnesota |
County | Fillmore |
Elevation | 1,175 ft (358 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 507 |
GNIS feature ID | 644944[1] |
History
A post office was established at Highland in 1857, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[2] The community was named for its lofty elevation.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Highland, Fillmore County, Minnesota
- "Fillmore County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
- Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 193.
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