Bratsberg, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bratsberg
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MN-43 runs through town
Norway Town Hall pictured in upper left |
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 Bratsberg, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Bratsberg, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Fillmore |
| Elevation | 1,214 ft (370 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 640442 |
Bratsberg is a small, unincorporated community located in Fillmore County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota. An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it does not have its own local government like a city or town.
History of Bratsberg
Bratsberg has an interesting history that connects it to another country.
When Was Bratsberg Established?
The community of Bratsberg got its start in 1862. This was when a post office was first opened there. A post office was very important back then. It was the main way people sent and received letters and packages. This helped the community grow and connect with other places.
Why Is Bratsberg Called Bratsberg?
The name "Bratsberg" comes from a place far away. The community was named after a county called Bratsberg in Norway. This shows the strong connection many early settlers had to their Norwegian heritage. It's a way to remember where they came from. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed down in 1907.
