Gordonsville, Minnesota Explained

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.

History

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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Freeborn County . Jim Forte Postal History . 4 June 2015.
  2. Book: Upham, Warren . Warren Upham

    . Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance . Minnesota Historical Society . Warren Upham . 1920 . 201.