Wilton, Waseca County, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wilton
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 Wilton
Location in Minnesota
Wilton
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Waseca |
| Township | Wilton Township |
| Elevation | 1,109 ft (338 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56093
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 655016 |
Wilton is a small, unincorporated community located in Waseca 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. It's found within Wilton Township, not far from the city of Waseca.
You can find Wilton where Waseca County Roads 4 and 23 meet. The Le Sueur River also flows right through this community.
History of Wilton
Early Beginnings in 1855
Wilton was officially planned and marked out in 1855. This process is called "platting." It means that the streets and plots of land were drawn on a map.
Post Office and County Seat
A post office was opened in Wilton in 1856. This allowed people to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years. It stayed open until 1881.
Wilton also played an important role in the county's early days. It served as the "county seat" from 1857 until 1870. Being the county seat meant that Wilton was the main center for the county's government. Important county offices and courts were located there during that time.
