Wegdahl, Minnesota

Wegdahl is an unincorporated community in Chippewa County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1]

History

A post office called Wegdahl was established in 1871, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1957.[2] The community was named for Hemming Arntzen Wegdahl, the original owner of the town site and first postmaster.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wegdahl, Minnesota
  2. "Chippewa County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
  3. Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 105.