Simpson, Minnesota facts for kids
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Simpson
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 Simpson, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Simpson, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Olmsted |
| Township | Pleasant Grove Township |
| Elevation | 1,270 ft (390 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55904
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 652079 |
Simpson is a small, unincorporated community located in Pleasant Grove Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. It's found not too far from the cities of Rochester and Stewartville. You can find Simpson along Olmsted County Road 1, which is also known as Simpson Road. It's near the intersection of County Road 16 and 68th Street SE. A small stream called Whitney Creek flows nearby, adding to the natural beauty of the area.
What is Simpson?
Simpson is a place that doesn't have its own official city government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called a township. This means that local services and rules for Simpson are managed by Pleasant Grove Township and Olmsted County. Even without its own city hall, Simpson is a recognized community where people live and work.
History of Simpson
The community of Simpson has an interesting past. It was officially planned out, or platted, in the year 1890. This means that a map was drawn up showing where streets, lots, and buildings would go.
Simpson was named after a man named Thomas Simpson. He was an important official who worked for the railroad. Railroads were very important back then for travel and moving goods, so it was common for towns to be named after people connected to them.
A post office was opened in Simpson in 1890, the same year the town was planned. This was a big deal because it meant people in Simpson could send and receive mail right in their own community. The post office served the area for many years before it finally closed down in 1956.
