Duxbury is an

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in Wilma Township, Pine County,

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, United States. The community is located east of Sandstone at the junction of Pine County Roads 24, 30, and 141 (Duxbury Road). Nearby places include

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, Cloverton, and Markville. Duxbury is located 17 miles east of Sandstone; and 18 miles southeast of Bruno. Duxbury is 28 miles east-northeast of

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; and 15 miles northwest of

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. The Lower Tamarack River flows through the community. Duxbury is located within ZIP code 55072 based in Sandstone. The community is located on the edge of the St. Croix State Forest. The Nemadji State Forest is also nearby. Local business establishments include the historic Duxbury Store, consisting of a general store and cafe. The

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is also nearby.

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 Pine County, Minnesota {{PineCountyMN-geo-stub