Bee, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bee
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 Bee, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Bee, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Houston County |
| Township | Wilmington Township |
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55974
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 654594 |
Bee is a small, quiet place in Houston County, Minnesota, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Wilmington Township.
Where is Bee Located?
Bee is found where Bee Hill Drive and Oakland Drive meet. A stream called Bee Creek–Waterloo Creek flows right through the community.
Nearby Places to Explore
If you visit Bee, you'll find other interesting places nearby. In Minnesota, you can easily reach Spring Grove, Wilmington, Caledonia, and Eitzen. Just across the state line in Iowa, you'll find Dorchester and the Waterloo Creek Wildlife Management Area.
A Glimpse into Bee's Past
Bee has a bit of history! It was first called Bergen. For a while, from 1891 to 1905, Bee even had its own post office.
In the past, Bee was a busy little hub. It had a flour mill, where grain was ground into flour. There was also a store where people could buy supplies. A creamery was also present, likely for making butter or cheese. Plus, it had a station on the old Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad, which means trains used to stop there!
