Sheldon is an unincorporated community in Houston County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1]
Sheldon | |
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Unincorporated community | |
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Coordinates: 43°40′42″N 91°35′36″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Minnesota |
County | Houston |
Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 507 |
GNIS feature ID | 651939[1] |
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]
Municipalities and communities of Houston County, Minnesota, United States | ||
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County seat: Caledonia | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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