High Forest is an

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in High Forest Township, Olmsted County,

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, United States, near

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and Stewartville. The community is located near the junction of Olmsted County Roads 6 and 8, and Covill Street SW.

History

High Forest was

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ted in 1855, and named for the forests near the original town site. A post office was established at High Forest in 1856, and remained in operation until 1902.

References

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