Jarrett, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jarrett
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 Jarrett, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Jarrett, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wabasha County |
| Township | Hyde Park Township and Zumbro Township |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55991 and 55957
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 645581 |
Jarrett is a small, unincorporated community located in Wabasha County, Minnesota, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it is a place where people live, but it does not have its own local government like a city or town.
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Where is Jarrett?
Jarrett is found in the state of Minnesota, in a part called Wabasha County. It sits between two towns, Hammond and Millville. You can find it along Wabasha County Road 11, close to where it meets 334th Avenue.
Townships and Rivers
The community is partly in Hyde Park Township and partly in Zumbro Township. Two waterways, Silver Spring Creek and the Zumbro River, meet right in Jarrett.
Nearby Places
Other communities close to Jarrett include Millville, Hammond, Zumbro Falls, Potsdam, and South Troy.
A Look at Jarrett's History
Jarrett has a bit of history tied to its name and services.
The Old Post Office
A post office was opened in Jarrett in 1879. It was called "Jarretts" back then. This post office helped people send and receive mail for many years. It stayed open until 1919.
How Jarrett Got Its Name
The community got its name from a place called Jarrett's Ford. A "ford" is a shallow spot in a river where people and animals can cross easily. Jarrett's Ford was a well-known crossing point over the Zumbro River.
