Map of Dawson city, Minnesota

Dawson is a city in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,466 at the 2020 census.

Dawson city overview:
Name:	Dawson city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Minnesota
County:	Lac qui Parle County
Elevation:	1,043 ft (318 m)
Total Area:	1.44 sq mi (3.72 km²)
Land Area:	1.44 sq mi (3.72 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	1,466
Population Density:	1,019.47/sq mi (393.63/km²)
Area code:	320
FIPS code:	2714968
GNISfeature ID:	0642657
Website:	dawsonmn.com

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History

Dawson was platted in 1884. The city was named for William Dawson, a former mayor of St. Paul, and one of three partners in the Dawson Townsite Company. A post office has been in operation at Dawson since 1884. The city was incorporated in 1885.

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.48 square miles (3.83 km), all land. The West Branch of the Lac qui Parle River flows through the city. U.S. Route 212 serves as a main route in the city. The BNSF Railway runs through the city.