Horton, Minnesota facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Horton
Unincorporated community
Horton, Minnesota Location in Minnesota Show map of Minnesota Horton, Minnesota Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Hubbard
Elevation	1,414 ft (431 m)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	218
GNIS feature ID	654759

Horton is a small place in Hubbard County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and businesses that does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is managed as part of the larger county area.

A Bit of History

Horton was named after a man called Edward H. Horton. He was a "lumberman," which means he worked in the timber industry. This industry was very important in Minnesota's history, as many forests were used for wood.

Where is Horton?

Horton is located in the central part of Minnesota. It sits at an elevation of about 1,414 feet (431 meters) above sea level. The area uses the Central Time Zone.