Gaylord (/ˈɡeɪlərd/ GAY-lərd) is a city and the county seat of Sibley County, Minnesota, United States, along the shore of Titlow Lake. It is approximately 65 miles (105 km) west-southwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul. The population was 2,305 at the 2010 census.
Name: | Gaylord city |
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LSAD Code: | 25 |
LSAD Description: | city (suffix) |
State: | Minnesota |
County: | Sibley County |
Elevation: | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
Total Area: | 1.86 sq mi (4.82 km²) |
Land Area: | 1.86 sq mi (4.82 km²) |
Water Area: | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
Total Population: | 2,273 |
Population Density: | 1,222.04/sq mi (471.73/km²) |
ZIP code: | 55334 |
Area code: | 507 |
FIPS code: | 2723300 |
GNISfeature ID: | 0644060 |
Website: | Exploregaylord.org |
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History
A commonly used trail to the Dakota Territory passed through the future site of Gaylord in the 1850s.
Gaylord was platted in 1881, and named for Edward W. Gaylord, a railroad official. A post office has been in operation at Gaylord since 1881.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.67 square miles (4.33 km), all land. Minnesota State Highways 5, 19, and 22 are three of the main routes through the community.
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See also
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