Hay Creek, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hay Creek
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 Hay Creek, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Hay Creek, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Goodhue |
| Township | Hay Creek |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55066
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| Area code(s) | 651 |
| GNIS feature ID | 644751 |
Hay Creek is a small, quiet place in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
Exploring Hay Creek
Where is Hay Creek?
Hay Creek is easy to find. It's located where a road called State Highway 58 meets Hay Creek Trail and 315th Street. A real creek, also named Hay Creek, flows right through this community.
Nearby, you can find several other towns. These include Red Wing, Goodhue, Belvidere Mills, Frontenac, and Lake City.
A Glimpse into the Past
Long ago, Hay Creek was an important stop on a railway line. This line, called the Chicago Great Western Railway, connected Red Wing and Rochester, Minnesota.
Today, the old railroad path is being turned into something new. It's becoming a walking and biking trail called the Goodhue Pioneer State Trail. This means people can now enjoy the beautiful scenery where trains once traveled.
