Gotha, Minnesota Explained

Gotha
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:Carver
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Benton Township and Hancock Township
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:965
Coordinates:44.7172°N -93.7886°W
Area Code:952
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:654729

Gotha is an unincorporated community in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The community lies on the boundary line between Benton and Hancock Townships. Gotha is located four miles south of Cologne at the junction of Carver County Roads 50 and 53.

History

A post office was established at Gotha in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902. The community was named after Gotha, in Germany.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 82.