Sheldon, Minnesota

Sheldon is an unincorporated community in Houston County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1]

Sheldon
Sheldon is located in Minnesota
Sheldon
Sheldon
Sheldon is located in the United States
Sheldon
Sheldon
Coordinates: 43°40′42″N 91°35′36″W
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyHouston
Elevation
758 ft (231 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code507
GNIS feature ID651939[1]

History

A post office was established at Sheldon in 1856, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[2] The community was named for one of its founders, Julius C. Sheldon.[3]

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