Erdahl, Minnesota

Erdahl is an unincorporated community in Erdahl Township, Grant County, Minnesota, United States.[1] The community is located between Evansville and Elbow Lake on Minnesota State Highway 79.[2]

Erdahl
Unincorporated community
Erdahl
Erdahl
Coordinates:
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyGrant
Elevation
1,266 ft (386 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)218
GNIS feature ID643390[1]

History

Erdahl was platted in 1887.[3] A post office was established at Erdahl in 1883, and remained in operation until 1954.[4]

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References
  1. "Erdahl, Minnesota". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. Minnesota Department of Transportation-Grant County
  3. Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 214.
  4. "Grant County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 19 June 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2015.

Further reading
  • Rand McNally Road Atlas - 2007 edition - Minnesota entry
  • Official State of Minnesota Highway Map - 2007/2008 edition



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