Moscow, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Moscow
Pushpin Map:Minnesota#USA
Pushpin Label:Moscow
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Freeborn
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1214
Coordinates:43.7072°N -93.0983°W
Area Code:507
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:654836

Moscow is an unincorporated community in Freeborn County. Minnesota, United States.

History

Moscow was platted in 1857, and named after Moscow, in Russia.[1] A post office was established at Moscow in 1859, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Upham, Warren. Warren Upham

    . Warren Upham. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 202.

  2. Web site: Freeborn County . Jim Forte Postal History . 4 June 2015.