Kenyon Minnesota Map

About Kenyon, Minnesota

Kenyon is a locality in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,824. The population density is 302.8 people per km². Kenyon is located at 44.2722°N, 92.9855°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55946.

Kenyon rests in the rolling heart of southeastern Minnesota, a place where the land itself seems to exhale a quiet contentment. It lies 17.6 miles north-east of Owatonna, MN (from Owatonna, MN: bearing 42°T), and is situated 9.9 miles west-south-west of Wanamingo. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch out like rumpled velvet under a sky that often stretches from horizon to horizon, a vast canvas for the shifting moods of the weather. The terrain here isn't harsh, but it possesses a gentle character, a series of soft swells and dips that lead the eye across the landscape, past weathered barns and the occasional lone oak standing sentinel against the wide-open prairie. In the evening, the light here has a particular quality, a golden wash that softens the edges of the world, making the distant farmhouses glow like embers. The history of Kenyon is tied to the rich soil and the steadfast spirit of its people, many of whom trace their roots back to Norwegian immigrants who found fertile ground and opportunity here. The local economy has long been anchored in agriculture, the bounty of the land providing a steady livelihood. While farming remains a cornerstone, Kenyon has also cultivated a sense of community that extends beyond the fields, a place where neighbors still know each other’s names and the pace of life allows for genuine connection. A unique cultural heritage, a blend of Scandinavian tradition and Midwestern practicality, is evident in the town’s quiet resilience and its enduring sense of place.

About This Kenyon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kenyon, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.272187, -92.985484. 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 Kenyon and Goodhue County.

Detailed location data for Kenyon includes the ZIP code (55946), telephone area code (218), county seat of Goodhue County (Red Wing), and school district assignment (Kenyon-Wanamingo 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 Kenyon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.