Greaney is an

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in Saint Louis County,

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, United States. Greaney is located within ZIP code 55771, based in Orr.

Geography

The community is located 14 miles southwest of Orr, and 20 miles northwest of

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, at the

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of Saint Louis County Roads 74 and 75. The Willow River, a tributary of the

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, flows through the community. Nearby places include Silverdale, Rauch, Celina,

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, Orr, and Nett Lake. Nett Lake Indian Reservation (Bois Forte Indian Reservation) is also nearby.

History

A post office called Greaney was established in 1909, and remained in operation until 1954. The community was named for Patrick Greaney, an early settler.

References

* Rand McNally Road Atlas – 2007 edition – Minnesota entry * Official State of Minnesota Highway Map – 2011/2012 edition Unincorporated communities in Minnesota Unincorporated communities in St. Louis County, Minnesota {{StLouisCountyMN-geo-stub