This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jhintz1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.minnesota.counties.faribault/1579.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Minnesota Place Names posted on the MN Historical Society site (mnhs.org) has a brief note: Faribault County CLAYTON, a village in Seely Township, section 4. The post office, 1860-99, began with David Pratt as postmaster and was locally called Prattsville. As the businesses diminished, buildings were moved to Bricelyn, and only the cemetery remained in 1977. Someone with a Faribault County history may be able to expand on that information. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.