Lenora, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Lenora
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:1106
Coordinates:43.5725°N -91.8825°W
Area Code:507
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:646598

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

History

Lenora was laid out in 1855.[1] A post office was established at Lenora in 1856, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Upham, Warren. Warren Upham. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 194.
  2. Web site: Fillmore County . Jim Forte Postal History . 30 May 2015.