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".