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Grogan
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 Grogan, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Grogan, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Watonwan |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 644488 |
Grogan is a small, quiet place in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a settled area that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
A Look Back in Time: Grogan's History
Grogan got its name in 1890. It was named after a man called Matthew J. Grogan. He was a pioneer settler, which means he was one of the first people to move to and help build up the area.
The Grogan Post Office
A post office was opened in Grogan in 1891. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1932.
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