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Greeley, Minnesota
Greeley is an unincorporated community in Royalton Township, Pine County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located west of Rock Creek, at the junction of Greeley Road (Pine County 1) and Clint Road (County 102). State Highway 70 ( MN 70) is nearby. Greeley is located in the southwest corner of Pine County. Rush Lake is nearby. Nearby places include Braham, Rock Creek, West Rock, Grasston, and Rush City. Greeley is located six miles west of Rock Creek, and eight miles northwest of Rush City. Greeley is seven miles east-northeast of Braham, and 10 miles southwest of Pine City. The community is named for Elam Greeley (1818–1882), a lumberman, who was the co-founder of the city of Stillwater, and member of the Minnesota Territorial Legislature in 1851 and 1856. ZIP codes 55063 (Pine City), 55069 (Rush City), and 55006 (Braham) all meet near Greeley. The boundary line between Pine A pine is any conifer tree or shrub in the genus ''Pinus'' () of the family Pi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unincorporated Area
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have no unincorporated areas at all or these are very rare: typically remote, outlying, sparsely populated or List of uninhabited regions, uninhabited areas. By country Argentina In Argentina, the provinces of Chubut Province, Chubut, Córdoba Province (Argentina), Córdoba, Entre Ríos Province, Entre Ríos, Formosa Province, Formosa, Neuquén Province, Neuquén, Río Negro Province, Río Negro, San Luis Province, San Luis, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, Santa Cruz, Santiago del Estero Province, Santiago del Estero, Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, and Tucumán Province, Tucumán have areas that are outside any municipality or commune. Australia Unlike many other countries, Australia has only local government in Aus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Braham, Minnesota
Braham is a city in Isanti and Kanabec counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 1,769 at the 2020 census. Braham is 12 miles north of Cambridge, 15 miles southwest of Pine City, 16 miles south-southeast of Mora, and 12 miles west of Rush City. History A post office called Braham has been in operation since 1891. The city was named by railroad officials. Pie Day Every year on the first Friday in August, the people of Braham celebrate ''Pie Day''. This celebration includes craft sales, music, food stands, games, and entertainment, and various types of pie. Braham was declared the Pie Capital of Minnesota by former Governor Rudy Perpich in 1990. Braham became famous for its pie in the 1930s and 1940s when Minnesotans would take the "shortcut to Duluth through Braham." While taking this "shortcut," people would stop in Braham and visit the Park Cafe, the cafe that made Braham pie famous. Pie Day began in July 1990, after Independence Day, as an ice-cream soc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isanti County, Minnesota
Isanti County ( ) is a county in the east-central part of the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 41,135. Its county seat is Cambridge. History The county was formed on February 13, 1857. Its name came from the Izaty Indians, the ancient name for the Santee Indians, members of the Dakota alliance. ''Isanti'' is derived from the Dakota word for "knife" and refers to the Santee tribe. Isanti County is included in the Minneapolis-St. Paul- Bloomington Metropolitan Statistical Area. Geography The Rum River flows south through the county's central part. The county's terrain is hilly and etched with drainages and gullies, and dotted with lakes and ponds. The terrain generally slopes to the south and east; its highest point is near its northwest corner, at 1,020' (311m) ASL. The county has an area of , of which is land and (3.5%) is water. Major highways * Minnesota State Highway 47 * Minnesota State Highway 65 * Minnesota State Highway 95 * M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanabec County, Minnesota
Kanabec County ( ) is a county in the East Central part of U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 16,032. Its county seat is Mora. History The Minnesota legislature authorized creation of Kanabec County on March 13, 1858, with territory partitioned from Pine County. No county seat was designated at that time, and the county organization was not effected at that time. The county name came from the Ojibwe term ''ginebig'', meaning "snake," after the Snake River — ''Kanabecosippi'' (''Ginebigo-ziibi'' in the modern spelling) — which flows through the county. The area of Kanabec County was attached to Chisago County for administrative and judicial purposes. What county business was handled locally was performed by part-time County Auditor and County Treasurer, in a single room in a stopping place operated by lumber-trader George Staples at Millet Rapids. In 1871 the county was detached from Chisago, and assigned to Pine County. This assignment la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chisago County, Minnesota
Chisago County ( ) is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 56,621. Its county seat is Center City. Chisago County is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul- Bloomington, MN- WI Metropolitan Statistical Area. History Chisago County was organized on September 1, 1851. It took its name from Chisago Lake. Swedish immigrants were the predominant group in Chisago County from the early to late 1800s, and strongly influenced the county's religious and cultural development. The county has retained and continues to celebrate much of its Swedish heritage. Geography Chisago County lies on Minnesota's eastern border, abutting the western border of Wisconsin (across the Saint Croix River). The Saint Croix flows south-southeast along the county's eastern border. The Sunrise River flows north through the county's central part, collecting the waters of the North Branch Sunrise River and Hay Creek before discharging into the St. Croix at the county's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elam Greeley
Elam Andrew Jackson Greeley (August 13, 1818 – September 13, 1882) was an American businessman and legislator. Born in Salisbury, New Hampshire, he moved to St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin Territory in 1840. Greeley was in the lumber business. He was the first postmaster of Stillwater, Minnesota and one of the city's founders. He served in the Minnesota Territorial Council 1852 and 1853 and in the Minnesota Territorial House of Representatives in 1857. Notes 1818 births 1882 deaths People from Stillwater, Minnesota People from Salisbury, New Hampshire American city founders Businesspeople from Minnesota Members of the Minnesota Territorial Legislature 19th-century American politicians 19th-century American businesspeople {{Minnesota-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pine City, Minnesota
Pine City is a city in and the county seat of Pine County, in east central Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,130 at the 2020 census. A portion of the city is located on the Mille Lacs Indian Reservation. Founded as a railway town, it quickly became a logging community and the surrounding lakes made it a resort town. Today, it exists in part as a commuter town to jobs in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area. History The Dakota Indians were the first in the area. With the Ojibwa expansion, the area became a mixture of the two. By the early 19th century, the area became predominantly Ojibwa. They trapped and hunted on the land and traded furs at the nearby trading posts. With the Treaty of St. Peters of 1837, dubbed the "White Pine Treaty", lumbering began in the area. Lumbering, though, was limited by access to the available waterways. In the late 19th century, European settlers came to the Pine City area, which was still heavily forested with thick ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rush City, Minnesota
Rush City is a city in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,079 at the 2010 census. It is fifty-eight miles north of Minneapolis–Saint Paul. History Rush City was platted in 1870, and incorporated in 1874. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Rush City is along Rush Creek. Transportation Interstate 35 serves as a main route for the community. Other main routes include Minnesota State Highway 361, 4th Street. Rush City is served by the Rush City Regional Airport. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 3,079 people, 844 households, and 524 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 908 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 80.5% White, 13.2% African American, 4.0% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grasston, Minnesota
Grasston is a city in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 158 at the 2010 census. History A post office called Grasston has been in operation since 1899. The city derives its name from Grass Lake. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Minnesota State Highways 70 and 107 are the main routes in the community. The Snake River flows nearby. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 158 people, 53 households, and 41 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 63 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White, 0.6% African American, 0.6% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population. There were 53 households, of which 47.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.3% were married couples living together, 9.4% ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Rock, Minnesota
West Rock is an unincorporated community in Royalton Township, Pine County, Minnesota, United States. State Highway 70 ( MN 70) serves as a main route in the community, and Interstate 35 is nearby. West Rock is located immediately west of Rock Creek Rock Creek or Rockcreek may refer to: Streams United States * Rock Creek (California) * Rock Creek (Fountain Creek tributary), Colorado * Rock Creek (Idaho) * Rock Creek (Kankakee River tributary), Illinois * Rock Creek (Wapsipinicon River tribut ... along Highway 70. The center of West Rock is generally considered at the intersection of Highway 70 (MN 70) and Pine County 103 (Elmcrest Avenue); which is also the boundary line between Royalton Township and the city of Rock Creek. References * Official State of Minnesota Highway Map – 2011/2012 edition * Minnesota DOT (Mn/DOT) map of Pine County (2012) Unincorporated communities in Minnesota Unincorporated communities in Pine County, Minnesota {{PineCountyMN-geo-stu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rock Creek, Minnesota
Rock Creek is a city in Pine County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,628 at the 2010 census. Portions of the Mille Lacs Indian Reservation are located within Rock Creek. Interstate 35 and Minnesota State Highway 70 are two of the main routes in the community. Rock Creek is mostly a rural area, made up of farm lands. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. It is by far the largest city by area in Pine County. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 1,628 people, 582 households, and 441 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 635 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 0.4% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population. There were 582 households, of which 36.3% h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minnesota State Highway 70
Minnesota State Highway 70 (MN 70) is a highway in east-central Minnesota, which runs from its intersection with State Highway 65 in Brunswick and continues east to its eastern terminus at the Wisconsin state line (near Grantsburg, WI), where it becomes Wisconsin Highway 70 upon crossing the St. Croix River. Route description Highway 70 serves as an east–west route between Mora, Brunswick, Rock Creek, and Grantsburg, WI. The route has an interchange with Interstate 35 at the city of Rock Creek. Highway 70 in Minnesota is a narrow roadway. The connecting route in Wisconsin, Wisconsin Highway 70, is a wide roadway with large shoulders. Highway 70 in Minnesota carries a great amount of recreational traffic to Wisconsin, as Twin Cities residents try to avoid nearby U.S. Highway 8, which is often a traffic congested route. History The route in Minnesota was numbered to correspond with Wisconsin Highway 70. Minnesota 70 was authorized east of State Highway ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
