Concord, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Concord
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Minnesota#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Dodge
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Concord Township
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1161
Coordinates:44.1475°N -92.8364°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:55985
Area Code:507
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:641431

Concord is an unincorporated community in Concord Township, Dodge County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located near the junction of Dodge County Road 24 and 201st Avenue. County Roads 9 and 22 are also in the immediate area. The Middle Fork of the Zumbro River flows through the community. Nearby places include West Concord, Berne, and Wasioja.

History

Concord was platted in 1856.[1] A post office was established at Concord in 1856, and remained in operation until 1906.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 172.
  2. Web site: Dodge County . Jim Forte Postal History . 14 May 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150402221446/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=MN&county=Dodge . 2 April 2015 .