Money Creek, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Money Creek
Pushpin Map:Minnesota#USA
Pushpin Label:Money Creek
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Houston
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:768
Coordinates:43.8214°N -91.6136°W
Area Code:507
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:648024

Money Creek is an unincorporated community in Houston County, Minnesota, United States.

History

Money Creek was platted in 1856 by the name of Clinton.[1] [2] The community took its name from nearby Money Creek.[3] A post office was established at Money Creek in 1856, and remained in operation until 1907.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 239.
  2. Web site: History of Money Creek, MN. history.rays-place.com.
  3. Book: Lowthian, M. Russ. Road Biking Minnesota: A Guide to the Greatest Bike Rides in Minnesota. 1 September 2006. Globe Pequot Press. 978-0-7627-3801-4. 41.
  4. Web site: Houston County . Jim Forte Postal History . 6 April 2015.