Chandler is a town in Murray County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 270 at the 2010 census.
| Name: | Chandler city |
|---|---|
| LSAD Code: | 25 |
| LSAD Description: | city (suffix) |
| State: | Minnesota |
| County: | Murray County |
| Elevation: | 1,693 ft (516 m) |
| Total Area: | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km²) |
| Land Area: | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km²) |
| Water Area: | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Total Population: | 279 |
| Population Density: | 352.72/sq mi (136.20/km²) |
| ZIP code: | 56122 |
| Area code: | 507 |
| FIPS code: | 2710900 |
| GNISfeature ID: | 2393798 |
| Website: | www.cityofchandlermn.com |
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History
A post office has been in operation at Chandler since 1886. The city was named for John Alonzo Chandler, a railroad official.
Chandler Air Force Station was located just south of town from 1951 though 1969, home to 787th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron.
On June 16, 1992, Chandler was struck by a devastating F5 tornado that completely destroyed half of the town, most of which has since been rebuilt.
The Fenton Wind Farm, a 137 turbine wind farm near Chandler, became operational in 2007.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.78 square miles (2.02 km), all land.
Minnesota State Highway 91 and Murray County Roads 4 and 5 are the main routes in the community.
See also
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