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Waterford, Minnesota

Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Waterford is an unincorporated community in Waterford Township, Dakota County, Minnesota, United States.

Country United States
Elevation
932 ft (284 m)
GNIS feature ID653833[1]
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Waterford is located in Minnesota
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Location within Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°29′02″N 93°08′35″W
Country United States
State Minnesota
CountyDakota County
TownshipWaterford Township
Elevation
932 ft (284 m)
ZIP code
55057
GNIS feature ID653833[1]
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Former Waterford mill in 1895

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]

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