Gilfillan, Minnesota facts for kids
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Gilfillan
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The Gilfillan Estate
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 Gilfillan
Location in Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Redwood |
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (320 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 654721 |
Gilfillan is a small place located in Redwood County, in the state of Minnesota. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed as part of the larger county.
How Gilfillan Got Its Name
Gilfillan was named after a man called Charles Duncan Gilfillan. He was an important person in the area a long time ago. He owned a lot of land there.
Charles Duncan Gilfillan: A Local Leader
Charles Duncan Gilfillan was also a state legislator. This means he was an elected official who helped create and vote on laws for the state of Minnesota. People like him play a big role in how a state is run.
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