Ellson is an

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in Bremen Township, Pine County,

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, United States.

History

Ellson was founded around 1895, and named for Edwin Ellson, Sr., one of the town's promoters. A post office called Ellson was established in 1904, and remained in operation until 1925.

Geography

Ellson is located in the northwestern part of Pine County. The community is located west of Willow River, along Pine County Road 41, near Birch Creek Road, Maple Road and Chokecherry Road. Nearby places include Denham, Willow River, Sturgeon Lake, Rutledge and Pliny. Ellson is five miles south of Denham; and 13 miles east of Pliny. The boundary line between

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and Aitkin counties is near Ellson. Little Bremen Creek flows through the community. Ellson is located eight miles west of Willow River and 12 miles southwest of Sturgeon Lake.

References

* Official State of Minnesota Highway Map – 2011/2012 edition Unincorporated communities in Minnesota Unincorporated communities in Pine County, Minnesota {{PineCountyMN-geo-stub