Foster, Minnesota facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Foster
Unincorporated community
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Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Big Stone
Elevation	997 ft (304 m)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	320
GNIS feature ID	643834

Foster is a small, unincorporated community located in the western part of Minnesota, a state in the United States. It's found within Big Stone County, specifically in Foster Township. Being an "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own separate local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it's usually governed by the county or township where it's located.

History of Foster

Foster was officially established, or platted, in the year 1880. When a place is platted, it means its streets, blocks, and lots are carefully mapped out and recorded. This helps organize the land for building homes and businesses. The community was named after a person called Foster L. Balch.