Godahl, Minnesota

Godahl is an unincorporated community in Brown and Watonwan counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota.

Location

Godahl sits on the boundary line for Brown and Watonwan, counties, occupying two counties. The community is located between Sleepy Eye and St. James on Minnesota State Highway 4. The community is located at the junction of Minnesota State Highway 4 with County Roads 6 and 10.

History

Godahl was settled by Norwegian immigrants and named in honor of their home, called Gode Dahl ("Good Valley"). cite book| last =Upham| first =Warren| authorlink =Warren Upham| title =Minnesota Place Names, A Geographical Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition| publisher =Minnesota Historical Society| date =2001| location =Saint Paul, Minnesota| pages =pp. 624| isbn =0-87351-396-7] The town had a post office from 1894 until 1907, and a station of the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railroad. cite book| last =Upham| first =Warren| authorlink =Warren Upham| title =Minnesota Place Names, A Geographical Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition| publisher =Minnesota Historical Society| date =2001| location =Saint Paul, Minnesota| pages =pp. 624| isbn =0-87351-396-7] The community failed to develop, and today the only remnant of its commercial aspirations is the cooperative store built in 1894. cite book| last =Upham| first =Warren| authorlink =Warren Upham| title =Minnesota Place Names, A Geographical Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition| publisher =Minnesota Historical Society| date =2001| location =Saint Paul, Minnesota| pages =pp. 624| isbn =0-87351-396-7]

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