Watson was platted in 1879 when the railroad was extended to that point.
- CountyChippewa County
- Population182 (2020 U.S. Census)
Watson was platted in 1879 when the railroad was extended to that point.
Watson, Minnesota gifts and souvenirs: 18 designs made from Watson's own map, landmarks and history, from $16 to $95. Printed to order and shipped free in the USA.
| Popular | Price |
|---|---|
| Watson Hometown Ornament | $23 |
| Watson Varsity Crewneck | from $57 |
| Watson Est. Tee | from $33 |
| Watson Town Line Mug | from $26 |
| Watson Market Tote | $37 |
Ceramic keepsake, gold ribbon
Heavy-blend fleece, street map printed on the back
Red heavy-blend crewneck, knit-stitch town print
Soft Bella+Canvas jersey
Kids' Bella+Canvas jersey, youth sizes
Bella+Canvas toddler jersey
Bella+Canvas baby bodysuit
Glossy ceramic, dishwasher safe
Weatherproof, for the front walk
24″×16″, printed coir-look fibers, rubber back
12″×12″ printed wood, ready to hang
Soft-touch, zip cover
Sturdy all-over-print tote
Glossy top, cork back
Soft fleece, 50″×60″
20 oz, double-wall stainless
From the Library of Congress collections: a historic survey drawing or photograph of the town
From the Library of Congress collections: a historic survey drawing or photograph of the town
Watson was platted in 1879 when the railroad was extended to that point. The city took its name from the Watson Farmers Elevator, a local grain elevator. A post office has been in operation in Watson since 1879.
In 2024, a Watson man named Joseph M. Rongstad was arrested for threatening to kill University of Minnesota students. Rongstad, who had previously served as mayor of Watson, said he only made the threats because he wanted to talk to the Secret Service.
Adapted (trimmed) from the Wikipedia article Watson, Minnesota, revision 1375489584 by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
We share a part of every Watson sale with local partners, and we'd love to print from your collection. Old photographs, maps and postcards make the best keepsakes.
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Watson's population was 182 in the 2020 U.S. Census, down from 205 in 2010.