Traverse, Minnesota


Traverse is an unincorporated community in Traverse Township, Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States, near St. Peter. The community is located along Nicollet County Road 15, near its junctions with County Roads 19 and 40. The Traverse des Sioux Historic Site is nearby.

History

Traverse was platted in 1852. The community's historical name, Travers des Sioux, is derived from French meaning "crossing of the Sioux". A post office called Travers des Sioux was established in 1853, the name was shortened to Traverse in 1896, and the post office closed in 1915.