Grogan, Minnesota
Grogan is an unincorporated community in Watonwan County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1]
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| Coordinates: 44°00′59″N 94°32′12″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Watonwan |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 644488[1] |
History
Grogan was named in 1890 for Matthew J. Grogan, a pioneer settler.[2] A post office was established at Grogan in 1891, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1932.[3]
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References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Grogan, Minnesota
- Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 177.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Grogan Post Office (historical)
Municipalities and communities of Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Minnesota highlighting Watonwan County | |
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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