Grogan, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Grogan
Pushpin Map:Minnesota#USA
Pushpin Label Position:top
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Watonwan
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1043
Coordinates:44.0164°N -94.5367°W
Area Code:507
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:644488

Grogan is an unincorporated community in Watonwan County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.

History

Grogan was named in 1890 for Matthew J. Grogan, a pioneer settler.[1] A post office was established at Grogan in 1891, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1932.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Chicago and North Western Railway Company. A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. 1908. 177.