Foster, Minnesota Explained

Foster
Pushpin Map:Minnesota#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Big Stone
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:997
Coordinates:45.4164°N -96.6758°W
Area Code:320
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:643834

Foster is an unincorporated community in Foster Township, Big Stone, Minnesota, United States.

History

Foster was platted in 1880. It was named for Foster L. Balch.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 54.