Wegdahl, Minnesota Explained

Wegdahl
Pushpin Map:Minnesota#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Chippewa
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:945
Coordinates:44.89°N -95.6453°W
Area Code:320
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:653890

Wegdahl is an unincorporated community in Chippewa County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.

History

A post office called Wegdahl was established in 1871, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1957.[1] The community was named for Hemming Arntzen Wegdahl, the original owner of the town site and first postmaster.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chippewa County . Jim Forte Postal History . 19 April 2015.
  2. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 105.