Acton, Minnesota
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| Acton, Minnesota | |
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 Acton, Minnesota
within Acton Township, Meeker County |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Meeker |
| Township | Acton Township |
| Elevation | 1,184 ft (361 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 56243, 56209, and 55355 |
| Area code(s) | 320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 654561[1] |
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.[2] The community was named after Acton, Ontario.[3] During the Dakota Indian War of 1862, two Dakota Indians were shot and killed here.
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Municipalities and communities of Meeker County, Minnesota, United States
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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