Waterford, Minnesota

Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
44°29′02″N 93°08′35″W / 44.48389°N 93.14306°W / 44.48389; -93.14306Country United StatesState MinnesotaCountyDakota CountyTownshipWaterford TownshipElevation
284 m (932 ft)ZIP code
55057
GNIS feature ID653833[1]
Former Waterford mill in 1895

Waterford is an unincorporated community in Waterford Township, Dakota County, Minnesota, United States.

Geography

Waterford is located immediately northeast of Northfield at the junction of State Highway 3 (MN 3) and Northfield Boulevard / Dakota County Road 47. Nearby places also include Randolph and Castle Rock. The Cannon River flows through the community.

Waterford lies in the southern part of Dakota County. The boundary line between Dakota and Rice counties is nearby.

History

A post office called Waterford was established in 1854, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[2] The community took its name from Waterford Township.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Waterford, Minnesota". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Dakota County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
  3. ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 168.
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