Dorset, Minnesota facts for kids
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Dorset
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Motto(s):
"The Restaurant Capital of the World"
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Country | United States |
State | Minnesota |
County | Hubbard |
Township | Henrietta |
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• Type | Unincorporated Community |
Elevation | 1,476 ft (450 m) |
Population | |
• Estimate
(2011)
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24 |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code |
56470
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Area code(s) | 218 Exchange: 732 |
GNIS feature ID | 642900 |
Dorset is an unincorporated community in Henrietta Township, Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States.
The tiny community (population 22) is located six miles east-northeast of Park Rapids and six miles west of Nevis. Hubbard County State-Aid Highways 7 and 18; and State Highway 226 (MN 226) are three of the main routes in the community. State Highway 34 (MN 34) is nearby. Dorset is located along the Heartland State Trail.
History
A post office called Dorset was established in 1898, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1964. The community was named by railroad officials.
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