London, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 London, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
London, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Freeborn |
| Elevation | 1,194 ft (364 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 647008 |
London is a small place in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government.
London is located in London Township. You can find it along County Road 34, near 903rd Avenue and 120th Street.
History of London, Minnesota
London was officially marked out on a map in the year 1900. This process is called platting. It means the land was divided into lots and streets.
The community got its name from New London, Connecticut. This suggests a connection to the older, more famous city.
For many years, London had its own post office. This was an important place for people to send and receive mail. However, the London post office closed its doors in 1996.
