Bixby, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bixby
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 Bixby, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Bixby, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Steele |
| Township | Aurora Township |
| Elevation | 1,302 ft (397 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55917
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 654606 |
Bixby is a small, unincorporated community located in Aurora Township, Steele County, Minnesota, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government.
Where is Bixby?
Bixby is found in the state of Minnesota, specifically in Steele County. It is located between two larger towns, Blooming Prairie and Owatonna.
You can find Bixby along U.S. Highway 218. It's also close to Steele County Road 4. Other nearby places include Hope and Claremont.
A Look at Bixby's History
Bixby was first planned out around the year 1890. The community was named to honor a pioneer named John Bixby. He lived from 1814 to 1890 and was one of the first people to settle near where the town is now.
A post office, which is where mail is handled, opened in Bixby in 1889. It served the community for many years until it closed down in 1982.
