Highland, Fillmore County, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Highland
Pushpin Map:Minnesota#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Fillmore
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1175
Coordinates:43.6808°N -91.8703°W
Area Code:507
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:644944

Highland is an unincorporated community in Fillmore County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.

History

A post office was established in Highland in 1857, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[1] The community was named for its lofty elevation.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fillmore County . Jim Forte Postal History . 30 May 2015.
  2. Book: Upham, Warren. Warren Upham

    . Warren Upham. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 193.