Money Creek, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Money Creek
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MN-76 and Money Creek run through town
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 Money Creek, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Money Creek, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Houston |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 648024 |
Money Creek is a small place in Houston County, Minnesota, United States. It's 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.
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What's the Story of Money Creek?
Money Creek has a cool history! It was first planned out in 1856. Back then, it had a different name: Clinton.
How Money Creek Got Its Name
The community got its name from a nearby stream, which is also called Money Creek. It's interesting how places often get named after natural features around them!
The Old Post Office
A post office opened in Money Creek in 1856. This was a very important place for people to send and receive letters. The post office stayed open for many years, until 1907.
How Many People Lived There?
In 1880, the United States Census counted how many people lived in Money Creek.
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| 1880 | 46 | — | |
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At that time, 46 people called Money Creek their home.
