Miloma, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Miloma
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Miloma in 2014
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 Miloma, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Miloma, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Jackson |
| Township | La Crosse |
| Elevation | 1,431 ft (436 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 654830 |
Miloma is a small, unincorporated community located in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. It's often part of a larger county or township. Miloma is located at an elevation of about 1,427 feet above sea level. You can find Miloma on the Heron Lake U.S. Geological Survey Map.
The Story of Miloma
How Miloma Got Its Name
Miloma has an interesting past! It was first settled around 1879. Back then, it was called Prairie Junction. This was when the railroad tracks reached that area.
The name "Miloma" is actually a mix of two different railroad names. It comes from "Milwaukee" and "Omaha." These were parts of the names of two big railroad companies: the Chicago, Milwaukee & Saint Paul and the Chicago, Minneapolis & Omaha.
Miloma's Post Office History
A post office was opened in Miloma in 1881. At that time, it was still called Prairie Junction. In 1906, the name of the post office officially changed to Miloma. However, the post office eventually closed its doors in 1930.
