Kelsey, Minnesota

Kelsey
Unincorporated community
Kelsey is located in Minnesota
Kelsey
Kelsey
Location of the community of Kelsey
within Kelsey Township, Saint Louis County
Kelsey is located in the United States
Kelsey
Kelsey
Kelsey (the United States)
Coordinates: 47°09′14″N 92°35′58″W / 47.15389°N 92.59944°W / 47.15389; -92.59944
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountySaint Louis
TownshipKelsey Township
Elevation
1,302 ft (397 m)
Population
 • Total
20
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55724
Area code218
GNIS feature ID661627[1]

Kelsey is an unincorporated community in Kelsey Township, Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States.

The community is located seven miles west of Cotton, near the intersection of Saint Louis County Highway 7 and County Road 52 (Arkola Road).

The Whiteface River flows through the community.

History

A post office called Kelsey was established in 1897, and remained in operation until 1988.[2] The community was named for Kelsey D. Chase, a railroad official.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Kelsey, Minnesota". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "St. Louis County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
  3. ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 485.
  • Rand McNally Road Atlas – 2007 edition – Minnesota entry
  • Official State of Minnesota Highway Map – 2011/2012 edition


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