Clinton Falls, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Clinton Falls
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 Clinton Falls, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Clinton Falls, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Steele |
| Township | Clinton Falls Township |
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55049 and 55060
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 641339 |
Clinton Falls is a small, unincorporated community in Steele County, Minnesota, United States. An "unincorporated community" is a place that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger township.
Clinton Falls is located within Clinton Falls Township. It's a quiet spot in the countryside.
Where is Clinton Falls Located?
This community is found in southern Minnesota. It sits between two larger towns: Medford and Owatonna.
You can find Clinton Falls near a major highway, Interstate 35. It's also close to Steele County Road 9.
Two important waterways meet near Clinton Falls. These are Crane Creek and the Straight River. Rivers and creeks are often important for communities.
A Look Back: History of Clinton Falls
Clinton Falls has a long history. It was officially planned and marked out in 1855. This process is called "platting." It means the land was divided into lots for buildings and streets.
A post office was opened in Clinton Falls in 1857. This was an important service for the people living there. It allowed them to send and receive mail.
The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed down in 1933.
