Simpson, Minnesota facts for kids
| Simpson, Minnesota | |
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| Unincorporated community | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Olmsted |
| Township | Pleasant Grove Township |
| Elevation | 1,270 ft (390 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 55904 |
| Area code(s) | 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 652079 |
Simpson is an unincorporated community in Pleasant Grove Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States, near Rochester and Stewartville. The community is located along Olmsted County Road 1 (Simpson Road) near County Road 16 and 68th Street SE. Whitney Creek flows nearby.
History
Simpson was platted in 1890, and named for Thomas Simpson, a railroad official. A post office was established at Simpson in 1890, and remained in operation until 1956.
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