Dudley, Minnesota
Dudley is an unincorporated community in Lyon County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1]
Dudley, Minnesota | |
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| Coordinates: 44°25′30″N 95°41′29″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lyon |
| Township | Clifton |
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 654678[1] |
History
Dudley was platted in 1902.[2] It was named after Dudley, Massachusetts.[2][3] A post office was established at Dudley in 1903, and closed in 1907.[4]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dudley, Minnesota
- 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. 66.
- Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 312.
- "Lyon County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on February 17, 2015. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
Municipalities and communities of Lyon County, Minnesota, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Minnesota highlighting Lyon County | |
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
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