Map of Taunton city, Minnesota

Taunton is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 139 at the 2010 census.

Taunton city overview:
Name:	Taunton city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Minnesota
County:	Lyon County
Elevation:	1,175 ft (358 m)
Total Area:	1.01 sq mi (2.61 km²)
Land Area:	1.01 sq mi (2.61 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	136
Population Density:	135.05/sq mi (52.15/km²)
ZIP code:	56291
Area code:	507
FIPS code:	2764264
GNISfeature ID:	0653041

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History

Taunton was platted in 1886 by the railroad. It was named after Taunton, Massachusetts. A post office has been in operation in Taunton since 1888. Taunton was incorporated in 1900. Celebrating 100 years of landmark buildings, this commemorative plate was designed by Nancy Koch titled “Taunton’s Hundred Years 1886 – 1986. The commemorative plate depicts eight buildings; Public School – First school built in 1889, Taunton City Hall – Organized, Taunton Fire Station – Built in 1907, Beck’s Hardware – Built in 1903, Taunton State Bank – Built in 1905, STS Cyril and Methodius – Built in 1895, STS Cyril and Methodius Rectory – Built in 1905, Ray’s Standard – Built in 1927, Co-op Elevator – Organized in 1911.