Welcome to Edgerton ...
The city of Edgerton is located in Pipestone County<1>.
The location of Edgerton has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
The pronunciation of Edgerton: EJ-er-tuhn<3>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Edgerton, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Edgerton has a population of 1,130 people<4> (see below for details).
Edgerton is 1,570 feet [479 m] above sea level.<5>.
Time Zone: Edgerton lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Edgerton lies within the (507) area code.
The ZIP code for Edgerton: 56128<6>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Edgerton had an population of 1,130 people. This is a decrease of 4.96% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 9.39% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Edgerton had a population of 1,189 people (or 12.39% of the total population of Pipestone County). This makes Edgerton the county's 2nd most populous community.
The population of Edgerton represents 0.02% of the population of Minnesota (which has 5,303,925 people), making it the state's 333rd most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 1,189 people, the population of Edgerton increased 15.1% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 1,033 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Edgerton.
Communities Also Named Edgerton ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 11 communities that are also named Edgerton - they are located in Alberta, Colorado, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, South Dakota, Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Edgerton.
Communities near Edgerton ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Edgerton.
- Luverne
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Luverne have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luverne
- Luverne is located in Rock County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,524 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Luverne <7>
- Pipestone
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pipestone
- Pipestone is located in Pipestone County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,039 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pipestone <7>
- Adrian
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adrian
- Adrian is located in Nobles County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,207 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Adrian <7>
- Jasper
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jasper
- Jasper is located in Pipestone County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 603 people
- Wilmont
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wilmont have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilmont
- Wilmont is located in Nobles County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 322 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wilmont <7>
- Chandler
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast) - Lake Wilson
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Wilson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Wilson
- Lake Wilson is located in Murray County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 224 people
- Lismore
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast) - Magnolia
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnolia
- Magnolia is located in Rock County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 208 people
- Hardwick
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hardwick
- Hardwick is located in Rock County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 182 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hardwick <7>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Edgerton. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Edgerton.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Edgerton. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Edgerton.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Edgerton. See our Newspapers Page for Edgerton.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Edgerton ...
Looking for more information about Edgerton? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Edgerton, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Edgerton.
Adding Edgerton to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Edgerton in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Edgerton was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Edgerton on a map titled Shell Oil Road Map for Minnesota (1956).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Edgerton.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Edgerton. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Minnesota: https://mn.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Minnesota's counties, including Pipestone, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Edgerton. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page. |
| <4> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Edgerton. |
| <5> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Edgerton - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <6> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Edgerton). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Edgerton or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <7> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |