Waterford, Minnesota
Waterford | |
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  Waterford Location of the community of Waterford within Waterford Township, Dakota County | |
| Coordinates: 44°29′02″N 93°08′35″W / 44.48389°N 93.14306°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Minnesota |
| County | Dakota County |
| Township | Waterford Township |
| Elevation | 284 m (932 ft) |
| ZIP code | 55057 |
| GNIS feature ID | 653833[1] |
Waterford is an unincorporated community in Waterford Township, Dakota County, Minnesota, United States.
Geography
Waterford is located immediately northeast of Northfield at the junction of State Highway 3 (MN 3) and Northfield Boulevard / Dakota County Road 47. Nearby places also include Randolph and Castle Rock. The Cannon River flows through the community.
Waterford lies in the southern part of Dakota County. The boundary line between Dakota and Rice counties is nearby.
History
A post office called Waterford was established in 1854, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[2] The community took its name from Waterford Township.[3]
References
- ^ "Waterford, Minnesota". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Dakota County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 168.
Municipalities and communities of Dakota County, Minnesota, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |