Pelland is an

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in Koochiching County,

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, United States, located along the Rainy River. The community is located southwest of International Falls at the

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(U.S. 71) and State Highway 11 (MN 11). Pelland is located within Rainy Lake Unorganized Territory. Nearby places include

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, Littlefork, and Loman. Pelland is located 11 miles southwest of International Falls and eight miles north of Littlefork. ZIP codes 56649 (International Falls), 56653 (Littlefork), and 56654 (Loman) all meet near Pelland. Pelland is also known locally as ''Pelland Junction'' or the "Y". The Rainy River, the

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, and the

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are all in the vicinity.

Community

Pelland is home to a public water access area for fishing. Local businesses include a convenience store, greenhouse, and a bar.

History

A post office called Pelland was established in 1902, and remained in operation until 1918. Joseph Pelland, the first postmaster, gave the community his name. He was born 22 September 1853 in

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and died 20 October 1918 in Bellingham, Washington.

References

* Rand McNally Road Atlas – 2007 edition – Minnesota entry * Official State of Minnesota Highway Map – 2011/2012 edition * Mn/DOT map of Koochiching County – Sheet 4 – 2011 edition Unincorporated communities in Minnesota Unincorporated communities in Koochiching County, Minnesota {{KoochichingCountyMN-geo-stub