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Wasioja
The Civil War recruiting station in Wasioja
The Civil War recruiting station in Wasioja
Wasioja, Minnesota is located in Minnesota
Wasioja, Minnesota
Wasioja, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Wasioja, Minnesota is located in the United States
Wasioja, Minnesota
Wasioja, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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
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.

Historical population
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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