Douglas, Minnesota facts for kids

The name Douglas can refer to a few different places in the U.S. state of Minnesota. When a name is used for more than one place, it can sometimes be confusing! Here are the places in Minnesota that share the name Douglas:

• Douglas, Olmsted County, Minnesota: This is a small, unincorporated community. 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. It's located in Olmsted County.
• Douglas Township, Minnesota: This is a township located in Dakota County. A township is a type of local government area, often covering a rural region.
• Point Douglas, Minnesota: This was once a town in Washington County, but it is now considered a ghost town. A ghost town is a place where most or all of the people have left, and it's no longer an active community.