Holmes City, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Holmes City
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 Holmes City, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Holmes City, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Douglas |
| Elevation | 1,388 ft (423 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56341
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 645100 |
Holmes City is a small place in Douglas County, Minnesota, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. It's about 9 miles (14 kilometers) southwest of a bigger city called Alexandria. Holmes City even has its own post office where people can send and receive mail! Its special code for mail is 56341.
A Look Back: Holmes City's Story
How Holmes City Got Its Name
The community of Holmes City has a long history. It got its name from an early settler named Thomas Andrew Holmes. He was one of the first people to build a home and live in this area. It's cool how places are often named after important people or features nearby!
The First Post Office
A post office is a very important part of any community. It helps people stay connected by sending letters and packages. Holmes City has had its own post office since 1868. That's a very long time ago! The post office still uses the ZIP code 56341.
