Wilton is an

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in Wilton Township, Waseca County,

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, United States, near Waseca. The community is located near the junction of Waseca County Roads 4 and 23. The

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flows through the community.

History

Wilton was

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ted in 1855. A post office was established at Wilton in 1856, and remained in operation until 1881. Wilton served as county seat from 1857 until 1870.

References

Unincorporated communities in Waseca County, Minnesota Unincorporated communities in Minnesota 1855 establishments in Minnesota Territory Populated places established in 1855 {{WasecaCountyMN-geo-stub