Fountain, MN
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- 1,311 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Fountain is a quiet community of about 400 people, sitting roughly 30 miles south of Rochester in southeast Minnesota's bluff country. It serves as the western trailhead for the Root River State Trail, giving residents immediate access to miles of paved pathways for biking, walking, and cross-country skiing. The surrounding countryside is dotted with thousands of natural sinkholes, earning the town its quirky title as the Sinkhole Capital of the USA.
In town, daily life is simple and laid-back. Neighbors catch up at Trailside Park, explore local heritage at the Fillmore County History Center, and turn out each fall for the community's traditional lutefisk and meatball dinner. With its quiet streets, direct trail access, and a manageable commute to Rochester, Fountain offers a peaceful small-town setting to settle into.
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