Orleans, Minnesota facts for kids
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Orleans
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 Orleans, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Orleans, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Kittson County |
| Township | Clow |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56735
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 648994 |
Orleans is a small place in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Clow Township.
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Where is Orleans Located?
Orleans is found in the northern part of Minnesota. It is close to where Kittson County Roads 1, 6, and 55 meet. You can find it near the Little Joe River.
Nearby Towns and Roads
Other towns close to Orleans include Humboldt, Lancaster, and Hallock. Also in the area are 363rd Street and County Road 8.
History of Orleans
Orleans has a history that goes back to the early 1900s.
The Post Office
A post office was opened in Orleans in 1904. It helped people send and receive mail for many years. The post office stayed open until 1984.
How Orleans Got Its Name
The community of Orleans was named after a famous city in France called Orléans. This information comes from Warren Upham, who studied place names.
