Kelsey, Minnesota
Kelsey is an unincorporated community in Kelsey Township, Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States.
Kelsey | |
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  Kelsey Location of the community of Kelsey within Kelsey Township, Saint Louis County  Kelsey Kelsey (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 47°09′14″N 92°35′58″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Saint Louis |
| Township | Kelsey Township |
| Elevation | 1,302 ft (397 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 20 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 55724 |
| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 661627[1] |
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
- "Kelsey, Minnesota". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- "St. Louis County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
- 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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