Douglas, Olmsted County, Minnesota facts for kids
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Douglas
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 Douglas, Olmsted County, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Douglas, Olmsted County, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Olmsted |
| Township | Kalmar Township and New Haven Township |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55960
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 642905 |
Douglas is a small, quiet community in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. It's not a city or a town with its own government. Instead, it's an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are not officially part of a city.
Douglas is located within two larger areas called Kalmar Township and New Haven Township.
What is Douglas?
Douglas is a community where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's considered an "unincorporated area." This means that local services, like roads and police, are usually managed by the county or the townships it's part of.
Where is Douglas Located?
You can find Douglas in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It is situated along 75th Street NW, which is also known as County 14. This road is close to where it meets County Road 3.
Douglas is about two miles away from the city of Rochester. Other nearby places include Oronoco and the Douglas State Trail. The Douglas State Trail is a popular path for biking and walking.
How Douglas Got Its Name
The community of Douglas was named after a person named Harrison Douglass. He was the original owner of the land where the community was built. It's common for places to be named after important people who lived there or owned the land a long time ago.
The Old Post Office
Douglas once had its own post office. This post office first opened in 1878. It served the community for many years, helping people send and receive mail. However, the post office eventually closed down in 1963.
