Burchard, Minnesota

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

History

Burchard was laid out in 1886 by the railroad.^[2] It was named for H. M. Burchard, a railroad official.^[2]

A post office was established in Burchard in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1945.^[3]

References

Municipalities and communities of Lyon County, Minnesota, United States County seat: Marshall Cities Balaton Cottonwood Florence Garvin Ghent Lynd Marshall Minneota Russell Taunton Tracy Townships Amiret Clifton Coon Creek Custer Eidsvold Fairview Grandview Island Lake Lake Marshall Lucas Lynd Lyons Monroe Nordland Rock Lake Shelburne Sodus Stanley Vallers Westerheim Unincorporated communities Amiret Burchard Dudley Green Valley

Coordinates: 44°15′22″N 95°59′25″W / 44.25611°N 95.99028°W / 44.25611; -95.99028