Welch, Minnesota

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Coordinates: 44°34′06″N92°44′19″W / 44.56833°N 92.73861°W / 44.56833; -92.73861 Coordinates: 44°34′06″N92°44′19″W / 44.56833°N 92.73861°W / 44.56833; -92.73861
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Goodhue
Township Welch
Elevation
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722 ft (220 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55089
Area code(s) 651
GNIS feature ID653897 [1]

Welch is an unincorporated community in Welch Township, Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States.

The community is located along County 7 Boulevard near Highway 61. The Cannon River flows through the community. Also, the Canyon Valley Trail (CVT) which goes from Cannon Falls to Red Wing goes through the village.

Nearby places include Hastings and Red Wing. Welch is located 36 miles southeast of Saint Paul.

Welch is located within ZIP code 55089.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Welch, Minnesota". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey.