Official Name: | Gordonsville |
Pushpin Map: | Minnesota#USA |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | United States |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | Minnesota |
Subdivision Type2: | County |
Subdivision Name2: | Freeborn |
Timezone: | Central (CST) |
Utc Offset: | -6 |
Timezone Dst: | CDT |
Utc Offset Dst: | -5 |
Elevation Ft: | 1217 |
Coordinates: | 43.5128°N -93.2536°W |
Area Code: | 507 |
Blank Name: | GNIS feature ID |
Blank Info: | 644276 |
Gordonsville is an unincorporated community in Shell Rock Township, Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States. It is southeast of Albert Lea, along U.S. Highway 65.
A post office was established at Gordonsville in 1862, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1965.[1] The community derives its name from T. J. Gordon and W. H. H. Gordon, father and son, who both served as early postmasters.[2] Gordonsville was platted in 1880.
. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance . Minnesota Historical Society . Warren Upham . 1920 . 201.