Ash Creek is an unincorporated community in Clinton Township, Rock County, Minnesota, United States. The community took its name from nearby Ash Creek, a tributary of the Rock River.[2]
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| Coordinates: 43°32′18″N 96°11′39″W / 43.53833°N 96.19417°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Rock County |
| Township | Clinton Township |
| Elevation | 1,394 ft (425 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 639466[1] |
Ash Creek is located one mile east of U.S. Route 75, six miles south of Interstate 90 and three miles north of the Iowa state line.
History
editThe community of Ash Creek was founded by English investor Col. Alfred Grey, who owned the townsite and a large extent of land in southwestern Minnesota. Some of its streets were named in honor of Col. Grey, being named as Colonel, Alfred, and Grey.[3] The community had a post office from 1871 until 1939.[4]
Politics
editAsh Creek is located in Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Mankato educator Tim Walz, a Democrat. At the state level, Ash Creek is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Bill Weber, and in House District 22A, represented by Republican Joe Schomacker.
References
edit- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ash Creek, 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. 167.
- ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 466.
- ^ "Rock County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 2, 2015.