Downer, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Downer
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 Downer, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Downer, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Clay |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 642918 |
Downer is a small, quiet place in Clay County, Minnesota, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Downer is located in a handy spot between two bigger towns: Moorhead and Barnesville. You can find it right where Minnesota State Highway 9 and County Road 10 (also called 90th Avenue South) meet. Plus, a major highway, Interstate 94 (which is also U.S. Highway 52 in that area), is very close by. This makes it easy to travel to and from Downer.
History of Downer
Downer has a simple but interesting history. It was officially recognized as a community quite a long time ago.
When Downer Got Its Name
The community of Downer was named by the railroad company that built tracks through the area. Back in the late 1800s, railroads were super important for connecting places and helping communities grow. They often named the stops along their lines.
The Downer Post Office
For many years, Downer had its own post office. This was a big deal because it meant people living there could send and receive mail easily. The post office first opened its doors in 1886. It served the community for a long time, helping people stay connected, until it finally closed in 1954.
