Wasioja, Minnesota facts for kids
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Wasioja
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The Civil War recruiting station in Wasioja
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Country | United States |
State | Minnesota |
County | Dodge |
Township | Wasioja Township |
Elevation | 1,168 ft (356 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code |
55927
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Area code(s) | 507 |
GNIS feature ID | 653827 |
Wasioja is an unincorporated community in Wasioja Township, Dodge County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located near the junction of Dodge County Roads 9 and 16. The South Branch Middle Fork of the Zumbro River and Dodge Center Creek meet at Wasioja. Nearby places include Dodge Center, Mantorville, and Kasson.
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1860 | 200 | — | |
1870 | 324 | 62.0% | |
U.S. Decennial Census |
History
Wasioja was platted in 1856. A post office was established at Wasioja in 1856, and remained in operation until 1911. Wasioja is the native Sioux-language name for the Zumbro River.
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