Leavenworth, Minnesota facts for kids
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Leavenworth
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 Leavenworth
Location in Minnesota
Leavenworth
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Brown |
| Township | Leavenworth Township |
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56087
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 646567 |
Leavenworth is an unincorporated community located in Leavenworth Township in Brown County, Minnesota, United States. The elevation is 1,004 feet. It was situated on two locations in Brown County, one before the Dakota War of 1862 (section 14 of the township, near Cottonwood River), and in section 27 of the township along the Cottonwood River after the war.
History
Leavenworth was platted in 1857. It was probably named for Henry Leavenworth. A post office was established at Leavenworth in 1858, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.
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