High Forest, Minnesota facts for kids
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High Forest
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Country | United States |
State | Minnesota |
County | Olmsted |
Township | High Forest Township |
Area | |
• Total | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2) |
• Land | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 1,240 ft (380 m) |
Population
(2020)
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• Total | 126 |
• Density | 386.50/sq mi (149.07/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code |
55976
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Area code(s) | 507 |
GNIS feature ID | 2806362 |
High Forest is an unincorporated community in High Forest Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States, near Rochester and Stewartville. The community is located near the junction of Olmsted County Roads 6 and 8, and Covill Street SW.
History
High Forest was platted in 1855, and named for the forests near the original town site. A post office was established at High Forest in 1856, and remained in operation until 1902.
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1870 | 249 | — | |
1880 | 180 | −27.7% | |
1890 | 163 | −9.4% | |
1900 | 139 | −14.7% | |
1910 | 127 | −8.6% | |
2020 | 126 | — | |
U.S. Decennial Census |
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