Welcome to Frontenac ...
Frontenac is located in Goodhue County<1>.
The location of Frontenac has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
The pronunciation of Frontenac: FRAHN-tuhn-ak<3>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Frontenac, you might consider that their post office opened in 1860.
Frontenac is 720 feet [219 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Frontenac lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Frontenac lies within the (651) area code.
The ZIP code for Frontenac: 55026<5>
Communities Also Named Frontenac ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 6 communities that are also named Frontenac - they are located in Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, New York and Quebec.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Frontenac.
Communities near Frontenac ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Frontenac.
- Red Wing
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Wing
- Red Wing is located in Goodhue County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 16,416 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Red Wing <6>
- Lake City
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake City
- Lake City is located in Wabasha County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,114 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake City <6>
- Ellsworth
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the north) - Wabasha
(18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wabasha have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wabasha
- Wabasha is located in Wabasha County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,467 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wabasha <6>
- Goodhue
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goodhue have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goodhue
- Goodhue is located in Goodhue County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,164 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Goodhue <6>
- Mazeppa
(18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mazeppa
- Mazeppa is located in Wabasha County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 850 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mazeppa <6>
- Pepin
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pepin
- Pepin is located in Pepin County (WI)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 747 people
- Plum City
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast) - Bay City
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bay City
- Bay City is located in Pierce County (WI)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 488 people
- Nelson
(18 miles [29 km] to the east)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Frontenac. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Frontenac.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Frontenac. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Frontenac.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Frontenac. See our Newspapers Page for Frontenac.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Frontenac ...
Looking for more information about Frontenac? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Frontenac, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Frontenac.
Adding Frontenac to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Frontenac in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Frontenac was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Frontenac post office opened in 1860.
We also found Frontenac in the book titled List of Post Offices in the United States (1870).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Frontenac.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Frontenac. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Goodhue County: www.co.goodhue.mn.us/
The official website for State of Minnesota: https://mn.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Minnesota's counties, including Goodhue, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <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> | The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Frontenac. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Frontenac - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Frontenac). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Frontenac or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |