Holmes City Township, Douglas County, Minnesota

Holmes City Township is a township in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 737 at the 2000 census. Within the township is located the unincorporated community of Holmes City.

Holmes City Township, Minnesota
Township
Holmes City Township, Minnesota
Location within the state of Minnesota
Holmes City Township, Minnesota
Holmes City Township, Minnesota (the United States)
Coordinates: 45°49′20″N 95°34′30″W
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyDouglas
Area
  Total36.4 sq mi (94.2 km2)
  Land30.4 sq mi (78.7 km2)
  Water6.0 sq mi (15.6 km2)
Elevation
1,381 ft (421 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total737
  Density24.3/sq mi (9.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56341
Area code320
FIPS code27-29798
GNIS feature ID0664503

Holmes City Township was organized in 1866, and named for Thomas Andrew Holmes, a pioneer settler.

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