Wilton, Waseca County, Minnesota Explained

Wilton
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:Waseca
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Wilton Township
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1109
Coordinates:44.0139°N -93.5344°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:56093
Area Code:507
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:655016

Wilton is an unincorporated community in Wilton Township, Waseca County, Minnesota, United States, near Waseca. The community is located near the junction of Waseca County Roads 4 and 23. The Le Sueur River flows through the community.

History

Wilton was platted in 1855.[1] A post office was established at Wilton in 1856, and remained in operation until 1881.[2] Wilton served as county seat from 1857 until 1870.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Upham, Warren . Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance . Minnesota Historical Society . 1920 . 566.
  2. Web site: Waseca County . Jim Forte Postal History . 13 August 2015.