Chatfield, Minnesota

Chatfield is a city in Fillmore and Olmsted counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota.

The New Englanders who founded Chatfield built a community that became so successful it was dubbed "the Chosen Valley".

[7] During the American Civil War, the Chatfield Guards militia distinguished themselves as Company A of the 2nd Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, and their commander, former engineer and newspaperman Captain (later promoted to colonel) Judson W. Bishop, later commanded the entire regiment.

[8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.64 square miles (6.84 km2).

Chatfield has two waterways within its borders, the North Branch of the Root River and a tributary, Mill Creek.

The North Branch of the Root River flows nearby, and Mill Creek runs through the town.

26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

On the second weekend of August, the town holds its annual "Western Days".

Map of Minnesota highlighting Fillmore County
Map of Minnesota highlighting Olmsted County