Witoka, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Witoka
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:Winona County
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Wilson Township and Wiscoy Township
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1335
Coordinates:43.9333°N -91.6203°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:55987
Area Code:507
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:654296

Witoka is an unincorporated community in Winona County, Minnesota, United States.

Geography

The community is located near the junction of Winona County Roads 9, 12, 15, and 17. Interstate 90 and State Highway 76 (MN 76) are nearby. Witoka is located within Wilson Township and Wiscoy Township. Nearby places include Winona, Wilson, Centerville, and Ridgeway. Cedar Creek, Money Creek, and Pleasant Valley Creek all flow nearby.

History

Witoka was platted in 1855, and named for the daughter of an Indian chief.[1] A post office was established at Witoka in 1857, and remained in operation until 1918.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 585.
  2. Web site: Winona County . Jim Forte Postal History . 15 August 2015.