Ryan, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Ryan, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Ryan, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Goodhue |
| Township | Belle Creek |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55027
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| Area code(s) | 651 |
| GNIS feature ID | 654921 |
Ryan is a small, unincorporated community located in Belle Creek Township, within Goodhue County, Minnesota, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's usually managed by the county.
You can find the center of Ryan generally around where 362nd Street and 165th Avenue meet. Other roads nearby include County 7 Boulevard, which runs north and south, and Wheat Trail. County Road 9, which runs east and west, is also close by.
Ryan uses the ZIP code 55027, which is based in the nearby town of Goodhue.
Where is Ryan Located?
Ryan is in southeastern Minnesota. It's surrounded by several other communities.
What is the History of Ryan?
The community of Ryan was mainly settled by people from Ireland. It played a role in early travel as a stop for stagecoaches. These coaches traveled between the towns of Red Wing and Kenyon.
Ryan also had its own post office for a while. It was open from 1882 until 1903. Today, a historical building called St. Columbkill's Church is still a notable spot in the community.
