Ash Creek, Minnesota

Ash Creek was the name of a community in Clinton Township in Rock County, Minnesota, United States.

Geography

Ash Creek is located one mile east of U.S. Route 75, 6 miles south of Interstate 90 and 3 miles north of the Iowa stateline.

History

The town of Ash Creek was founded by English investor Col. Alfred Grey, who owned the townsite and a large extent of land in southwestern Minnesota. Some of its streets were named in honor of Col. Grey, being named as Colonel, Alfred, and Grey. The town had a post office from 1871 until 1939. cite book| last =Upham| first =Warren| authorlink =Warren Upham| title =Minnesota Place Names, A Geographical Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition| publisher =Minnesota Historical Society| date =2001| location =Saint Paul, Minnesota| pages =pp. 123| isbn =0-87351-396-7]

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