Sheldon is an unincorporated community in Houston County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1]

History

A post office was established at Sheldon in 1856, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[2] The community was named for one of its founders, Julius C. Sheldon.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sheldon, Minnesota
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sheldon Post Office (historical)
  3. ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 240.