Hasty, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hasty
|
|
|---|---|
 Hasty, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Hasty, Minnesota
Location in the United States
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wright |
| Township | Clearwater Township and Silver Creek Township |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55320 and 55362
|
| Area code(s) | 763 |
| GNIS feature ID | 644716 |
Hasty is a small, unincorporated community located in Wright County, Minnesota, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's usually part of a larger county or township.
Hasty is found near where Interstate 94 meets Wright County Road 8. It's split between two areas called Clearwater Township and Silver Creek Township.
Contents
Exploring Hasty's Location
Hasty is situated in a part of Minnesota with several other interesting places nearby. You can find towns like Clearwater and Monticello close by. Other nearby spots include Silver Creek and Maple Lake.
For nature lovers, Lake Maria State Park is also in the area, offering opportunities for outdoor adventures. Important local roads like Wright County Road 75 and 150th Street NW also run through or near Hasty.
Hasty's Past: A Look Back
How Hasty Got Started
Hasty was officially mapped out, or platted, around the year 1895. This means someone created a plan for how the town's streets and lots would be laid out. The community was named after a person named Warren Hasty, who was the original owner of the land where the town was built.
The Hasty Post Office
Before it was platted, a post office was opened in Hasty in 1888. This post office helped people send and receive mail for many years. It served the community until it finally closed its doors in 1954.
