Kelsey, Minnesota

Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
47°09′14″N 92°35′58″W / 47.15389°N 92.59944°W / 47.15389; -92.59944CountryUnited StatesStateMinnesotaCountySaint LouisTownshipKelsey TownshipElevation
1,302 ft (397 m)Population
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55724
Area code218GNIS 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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