Dumfries is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in
Glasgow Township,
Wabasha County,
Minnesota
Minnesota () is a state in the upper midwestern region of the United States. It is the 12th largest U.S. state in area and the 22nd most populous, with over 5.75 million residents. Minnesota is home to western prairies, now given over to ...
, United States.
Geography
The community is located between Wabasha and Zumbro Falls along State Highway 60 (
MN 60). Wabasha County Roads 20, 30, and 86 are also in the immediate area. Trout Brook and the
Zumbro River meet near Dumfries. Other nearby places include
Wabasha,
West Albany,
Theilman,
Kellogg, and
Zumbro Falls.
History
A post office called Dumfries was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1912. The community was named after
Dumfries
Dumfries ( ; sco, Dumfries; from gd, Dùn Phris ) is a market town and former royal burgh within the Dumfries and Galloway council area of Scotland. It is located near the mouth of the River Nith into the Solway Firth about by road from the ...
in Scotland.
References
Unincorporated communities in Minnesota
Unincorporated communities in Wabasha County, Minnesota
Rochester metropolitan area, Minnesota
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