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 Acton, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Acton, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Meeker |
| Township | Acton Township |
| Elevation | 1,184 ft (361 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56243, 56209, and 55355
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 654561 |
Acton is an unincorporated community in Acton Township, Meeker County, Minnesota, United States, near Grove City and Litchfield. The community is located along Meeker County Road 23 near State Highway 4 (MN 4). County Road 32 is also in the immediate area.
History
A post office called Acton as established in 1857, and remained in operation until 1904. The community was named after Acton, Ontario. During the Dakota Indian War of 1862, two Dakota Indians were shot and killed here.
Images for kids
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Battle of Acton historical marker
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