Theilman, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Theilman
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Minnesota#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Wabasha County
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:West Albany Township and Glasgow Township
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:771
Coordinates:44.2892°N -92.1922°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:55945
Area Code:507
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:653123

Theilman is an unincorporated community in Wabasha County, Minnesota, United States.

Geography

Theilman is located within West Albany Township and Glasgow Township, at the junction of Wabasha County Roads 4 and 86. Theilman is located along the Zumbro River and near the center of Wabasha County. It lies one mile southwest of the Zumbro Bottoms units of the Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest. Other nearby places include Kellogg, Plainview, Millville, Zumbro Falls, and Wabasha.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Theilman has a hot-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Theilman was 104F on August 1, 1988 and September 5, 2023, while the coldest temperature recorded was -44F on January 18, 1967.

History

A post office called Theilmann was established in 1904, and remained in operation until 1996.[1] The community was named for Christian Theilmann, the original owner of the town site.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wabasha County . Jim Forte Postal History . 10 August 2015.
  2. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 558.