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in Canton Township, Fillmore County, in the

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History

Elliota was founded in 1853 by Captain Julius W. Elliott, the first settler, postmaster, and blacksmith. A post office was established at Elliota in 1854, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1882. The Elliota cemetery remains today.

References

{{Fillmore County, Minnesota Former populated places in Fillmore County, Minnesota Ghost towns in Minnesota