Etter, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Etter
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 Etter, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Etter, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Dakota County |
| Township | Ravenna Township |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55033
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| Area code(s) | 651 |
| GNIS feature ID | 656173 |
Etter is a small, quiet community in Minnesota, United States. It's not a city or a town, but an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city does. You can find Etter in Dakota County, within Ravenna Township. It is located close to the towns of Hastings and Welch.
Where is Etter Located?
Etter is found along a road called 200th Street East, which is also known as County Road 68. Another nearby road is Ravenna Trail, or County Road 54. State Highway 316 is also very close to this community. These roads help people travel to and from Etter.
The Story of Etter's Name
The community of Etter was named after a man called Alexander Etter. He was a storekeeper in the area. A long time ago, in 1871, a post office was opened in Etter. This was a place where people could send and receive their mail. The post office served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1927.
