Dent is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 173 at the 2020 census.
| Name: | Dent city |
|---|---|
| LSAD Code: | 25 |
| LSAD Description: | city (suffix) |
| State: | Minnesota |
| County: | Otter Tail County |
| Founded: | 1903 |
| Incorporated: | September 6, 1904 |
| Elevation: | 1,375 ft (419 m) |
| Total Area: | 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km²) |
| Land Area: | 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km²) |
| Water Area: | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Total Population: | 173 |
| Population Density: | 477.90/sq mi (184.66/km²) |
| ZIP code: | 56528 |
| Area code: | 218 |
| FIPS code: | 2715724 |
| GNISfeature ID: | 0642771 |
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History
A post office called Dent has been in operation since 1900. Dent was platted in 1903, and was incorporated on September 6, 1904. The name’s origin is obscure; some say it came from Henry Dent, a railroad official.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 0.38 square miles (0.98 km), all land.
The area is mainly flat, with several ponds and lakes surrounding the outskirts of downtown. Minnesota State Highway 108 serves as a main route in the community.
See also
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