Sheldon, Minnesota facts for kids
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Sheldon
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Houston County Roads 10 and 11 junction in town
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 Sheldon, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Sheldon, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| 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 |
Sheldon is an unincorporated community in the Sheldon Township in Houston County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.
History
A post office was established at Sheldon in 1856, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903. The community was named for one of its founders, Julius C. Sheldon.
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