Dawson, Minnesota

Dawson is a town in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States.  The population was 1,466 at the 2020 census.

 History 
Dawson was platted (planned) in 1884. The town was named after William Dawson, a mayor of St. Paul, and one of three partners in the Dawson Townsite Company. A post office has been in Dawson since 1884. The city was started in 1885.

 Land, water, and transport 
The town has an area of . The West Branch of the Lac qui Parle River flows through the town. U.S. Route 212, a highway, is a leading road in the town.  The BNSF Railway runs through the town.

 References 

 Other websites 
 City of Dawson, MN
 Dawson-Boyd Schools
 Dawson Area Chamber of Commerce  

Category:Cities in Minnesota