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Grogan, Minnesota

Coordinates: 44°00′59″N 94°32′12″W / 44.01639°N 94.53667°W / 44.01639; -94.53667
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Grogan is an unincorporated community in Watonwan County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1]

History

Grogan was named in 1890 for Matthew J. Grogan, a pioneer settler.[2] A post office was established at Grogan in 1891, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1932.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Grogan, Minnesota
  2. ^ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 177.
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Grogan Post Office (historical)

44°00′59″N 94°32′12″W / 44.01639°N 94.53667°W / 44.01639; -94.53667