Coordinates: 43°55′26″N 92°24′36″W / 43.92389°N 92.41000°W / 43.92389; -92.41000

Simpson, Minnesota

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Simpson
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CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyOlmsted
TownshipPleasant Grove Township
Elevation
1,270 ft (390 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55904
Area code507
GNIS feature ID652079[1]

Simpson is an unincorporated community in Pleasant Grove Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States, near Rochester and Stewartville. The community is located along Olmsted County Road 1 (Simpson Road) near County Road 16 and 68th Street SE. Whitney Creek flows nearby.

History

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Simpson was platted in 1890, and named for Thomas Simpson, a railroad official.[2] A post office was established at Simpson in 1890, and remained in operation until 1956.[3]

References

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