Essig, Minnesota facts for kids
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Essig
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 Essig
Location in Minnesota
Essig
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Brown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 49 |
| • Density | 75.50/sq mi (29.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56030
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2806358 |
Essig is a small, unincorporated community located in Brown County, Minnesota, United States. It's found along U.S. Route 14, about 7 miles (11 km) west of the city of New Ulm. Essig also has its own post office, with the ZIP code 56030.
History of Essig
The community of Essig got its start a long time ago. A post office opened here in 1886, which was a big deal for the area. The name 'Essig' comes from the Essig brothers, who were important in the early days because they built the very first business in the community.
People of Essig
According to the 2020 census, 49 people live in Essig. This number helps us understand how many residents call this small community home.
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| 2020 | 49 | — | |
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