Edgerton Minnesota Map

About Edgerton, Minnesota

Edgerton is a locality in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,104. The population density is 396.3 people per km². Edgerton is located at 43.8725°N, 96.1286°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56128.

Edgerton sits as a quiet sentinel on the vast expanse of southwestern Minnesota prairie, its horizons stretching out in a patchwork of cultivated fields that seem to breathe under the immense, ever-changing sky. It lies 36.2 miles north-east of Sioux Falls, SD (from Sioux Falls, SD: bearing 52°T), and is situated 15.7 miles north-north-east of Luverne. The land here, a fertile loam, rolls with a subtle grace, not so much hills as gentle swells that catch the light in ways that can make an ordinary afternoon feel like a revelation, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the western heavens in hues of molten gold and bruised plum. The air, when it carries the scent of freshly turned earth or the distant perfume of blooming crops, has a clean, sharp edge to it, a reminder of the raw, untamed beauty that still clings to these open spaces. The story of Edgerton is one etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring spirit of its people and the relentless rhythm of the land. Founded by Dutch settlers drawn to the rich agricultural promise of Pipestone County, the town’s economy has long been tethered to the bounty of the soil, with corn and soybeans standing as silent, golden testaments to generations of hard work. While the industries of yesteryear might have shifted, the core of Edgerton remains steadfastly tied to its farming heritage, a grounding influence that shapes the unhurried pace of daily life. Visitors might find a quiet charm in its unassuming main street, where the echoes of its past, from the sturdy brick buildings to the communal spirit, still resonate, a testament to a community that has weathered its seasons with a resilient heart.

About This Edgerton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Edgerton, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.872468, -96.128637. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Edgerton and Pipestone County.

Detailed location data for Edgerton includes the ZIP code (56128), telephone area code (320), county seat of Pipestone County (Pipestone), and school district assignment (Edgerton Public School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Edgerton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.