Concord, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Concord
|
|
|---|---|
 Concord, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Concord, Minnesota
Location in the United States
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Dodge |
| Township | Concord Township |
| Elevation | 1,161 ft (354 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55985
|
| Area code(s) | 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 641431 |
Concord is a small, unincorporated community in Concord Township, Dodge County, Minnesota, United States. An unincorporated community is a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
Concord is located near the meeting point of Dodge County Road 24 and 201st Avenue. Other roads like County Roads 9 and 22 are also close by. The Middle Fork of the Zumbro River flows right through the community. Nearby places include West Concord, Berne, and Wasioja.
A Look Back: Concord's History
How Concord Started
Concord was officially planned and marked out on a map in 1856. This process is called "platting." It's like drawing the first blueprint for a community, showing where streets and lots would be.
The Old Post Office
A post office was opened in Concord in 1856. This was an important place for people to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years. It stayed open until 1906, when it finally closed its doors.
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 144 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
