Grogan, Minnesota

Grogan is an unincorporated community in Watonwan County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.^[1]

History

Grogan was named in 1890 for Matthew J. Grogan, a pioneer settler.^[2] A post office was established at Grogan in 1891, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1932.^[3]

References

↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Grogan, 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. 177.
↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Grogan Post Office (historical)

Municipalities and communities of Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States

County seat: St. James

Cities	Butterfield Darfur La Salle Lewisville Madelia Odin Ormsby‡ St. James

Townships	Adrian Antrim Butterfield Fieldon Long Lake Madelia Nelson Odin Riverdale Rosendale St. James South Branch

Unincorporated communities	Godahl Grogan Sveadahl

Footnotes	‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Coordinates: 44°00′59″N 94°32′12″W / 44.01639°N 94.53667°W / 44.01639; -94.53667

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