Elgin (Wabasha County, MN)

Around Elgin ...

The largest community within a 50 mile [80 km] radius is Rochester. It is located about 13 miles [20 km] to the southwest of Elgin. Rochester has a population of 120,000 people.<1>.

The next largest community is Winona. It is located about 29 miles [ km] to the east of Elgin and has a population of 26,500 people.

For comparison, Elgin has a population of 1,100 people.

The following is a sample of neighboring communities based on their distance from Elgin, with the nearest first.

Plainview
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plainview have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plainview
- Plainview is located in Wabasha County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,292 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Plainview <3>
Viola
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Viola
- Viola is located in Olmsted County
Jarrett
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jarrett have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jarrett
- Jarrett is located in Wabasha County
Millville
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
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- Millville is located in Wabasha County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 177 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Millville <3>
Eyota
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eyota have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eyota
- Eyota is located in Olmsted County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,992 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eyota <3>
Hammond
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hammond
- Hammond is located in Wabasha County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 167 people
Dover
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dover have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dover
- Dover is located in Olmsted County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 776 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dover <3>
Elba
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elba have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elba
- Elba is located in Winona County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 156 people
Rochester
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
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- Rochester is located in Olmsted County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 119,862 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rochester <3>
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- Saint Charles
  (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Charles
  - Saint Charles is located in Winona County
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 3,768 people
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Charles <3>
- Oronoco
  (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oronoco have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oronoco
  - Oronoco is located in Olmsted County
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 1,532 people
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oronoco <3>
- Zumbro Falls
  (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zumbro Falls
  - Zumbro Falls is located in Wabasha County
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 240 people
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Zumbro Falls <3>
- Altura
  (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Altura have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Altura
  - Altura is located in Winona County
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 477 people
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Altura <3>
- Simpson
  (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simpson
  - Simpson is located in Olmsted County
- Genoa
  (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Genoa
  - Genoa is located in Olmsted County

For more communities neighboring Elgin, please visit our County-by-County Page for Elgin.

Wabasha County ...

Elgin is located in Wabasha County<4>.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Wabasha County: Goodhue, Olmsted, Winona, Buffalo (WI) & Pepin (WI). The Mississippi River runs along the eastern border of the county.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Elgin ...

It seems like there is always a nearby community with a name that seems interesting, maybe familiar or just catches our attention in some other way. We've collected some names which strike us as being curious or interesting. Our list can be found on the Tidbits & Trivia Page for Elgin.

Airports Near Elgin ...

When a trip includes a flight, we try to find an airport that best fits our travel plans.<5> To that purpose, we've assembled a list of that are relatively close to Elgin and that information can be found on the Airports Page for Elgin.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Elgin ...

Looking for more information about Elgin? A good source is the TripAdvisor website and we always start with their TripAdvisor page for Elgin. Their page will give you an overview and then additional links that will help you to find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

In addition to the TripAdvisor page for Elgin, there are neighboring communities that also have TripAdvisor pages. A list of those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Elgin.

Websites We Enjoy ...

When we're planning a trip, we like to check the following websites for sights, attractions and places to visit.

For the State of Minnesota:
TripAdvisor Links for:
- Minnesota Statewide Tourism
- Elgin Tourism
- Additional neighboring communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Elgin
Also of Interest:

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Elgin. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Wabasha County: www.co.wabasha.mn.us/

The official website for State of Minnesota: https://mn.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>	Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Elgin.
<2>	The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>	While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>	If you're interested in how the shape of Minnesota's counties, including Wabasha, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<5>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Elgin), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip.