Marysburg, Minnesota facts for kids
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Marysburg, Minnesota
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 Marysburg, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Marysburg, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| Counties | Blue Earth Le Sueur |
| Townships | Jamestown Washington |
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56063
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 654821 |
Marysburg is a small, unincorporated community in the state of Minnesota, USA. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. It is special because it is located across two different counties: Blue Earth County and Le Sueur County.
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Where is Marysburg Located?
Marysburg is found in two different townships. Part of it is in Jamestown Township in Blue Earth County. The other part is in Washington Township in Le Sueur County.
Finding the Center of Marysburg
You can generally find the center of Marysburg near where 243rd Street (also known as County 16) meets John Street. Another important nearby spot is where Le Sueur County Road 15 and Blue Earth County Road 26 come together.
Nearby Towns and Cities
Marysburg is close to several other communities. These include:
A Look at Marysburg's History
Marysburg was officially planned out on January 24, 1859. It was named by its very first settler, a man named John L. Meagher. He was an immigrant from Ireland.
John L. Meagher's Role
John L. Meagher was an important person in the early days of Marysburg. He served as the community's postmaster for many years. He was also a probate judge for Le Sueur County, which means he helped with legal matters like wills and estates.
Early Settlers of Marysburg
The first people to settle in Marysburg came from two main places: Ireland and Germany. They helped build the community from the ground up.
Marysburg's Post Office
Marysburg used to have its own post office. It operated for many years, from 1858 until 1903. Today, Marysburg uses the ZIP code 56063, which is based in nearby Madison Lake.
