Helena, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Helena
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 Helena, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Helena, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Scott |
| Township | Helena Township and Sand Creek Township |
| Elevation | 860 ft (260 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55352
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| Area code(s) | 952 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1817706 |
Helena is a small place in Scott County, Minnesota, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area like a county or township.
Where is Helena Located?
Helena is found in the southern part of Scott County. It's located south-southeast of a town called Jordan. You can find it along Scott County Road 8, which is also known as 220th Street West, near Camber Avenue.
Roads and Nearby Areas
Helena Boulevard, which is also Highway 21, is very close by. This road helps people travel to and from Helena.
Helena is part of two different areas called townships: Helena Township and Sand Creek Township. Think of a township as a smaller division of a county.
Other towns near Helena include Jordan and New Prague. These are places where people from Helena might go for shopping or other services.
Natural Features
An interesting natural fact about Helena is that three different creeks meet there. These creeks are Raven Stream, Sand Creek, and Porter Creek. Where these waterways join together can create unique natural spots.
