Cherry Grove, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cherry Grove
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 Cherry Grove, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Cherry Grove, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Fillmore |
| Elevation | 1,326 ft (404 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 100 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
55975 and 55965
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 641144 |
Cherry Grove is a small, unincorporated community located in Fillmore County, Minnesota, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
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Where is Cherry Grove?
Cherry Grove is nestled in the beautiful landscape of southeastern Minnesota. It is about 9 miles south of a town called Wykoff. You can find it where Fillmore County 5 and 160th Street meet.
Nearby Natural Beauty
The community is very close to Forestville Mystery Cave State Park. This park is famous for its amazing caves and beautiful outdoor areas. The South Branch Root River also flows nearby, adding to the natural scenery.
Local Townships
Cherry Grove sits right on the border between two local areas called York Township and Forestville Township.
Surrounding Towns
Several other towns are close to Cherry Grove. These include Spring Valley, Ostrander, Etna, Greenleafton, Preston, and Harmony.
For example, Cherry Grove is about 12 miles southeast of Spring Valley. It's also 15 miles southwest of Preston and 17 miles west-northwest of Harmony.
History of the Post Office
Cherry Grove has a bit of postal history! The ZIP codes for nearby Spring Valley (55975) and Preston (55965) actually meet in Cherry Grove.
A post office used to operate right in the community of Cherry Grove. It was open from 1857 to 1893. After a short break, it reopened from 1894 to 1903. This shows that Cherry Grove was an important local spot for mail delivery for many years.
