Simpson is an unincorporated community in Pleasant Grove Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States, near Rochester and Stewartville. The community is located along Olmsted County Road 1 (Simpson Road) near County Road 16 and 68th Street SE. Whitney Creek flows nearby.
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![]() ![]() Simpson Location of the community of Simpson Show map of Minnesotawithin Pleasant Grove Township, Olmsted County ![]() ![]() Simpson Simpson (the United States) Show map of the United States | |
Coordinates: 43°55′26″N 92°24′36″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Minnesota |
County | Olmsted |
Township | Pleasant Grove Township |
Elevation | 1,270 ft (390 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 55904 |
Area code(s) | 507 |
GNIS feature ID | 652079[1] |
Simpson was platted in 1890, and named for Thomas Simpson, a railroad official.[2] A post office was established at Simpson in 1890, and remained in operation until 1956.[3]
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County seat: Rochester | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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