Munger is an

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in Solway Township, Saint Louis County,

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, United States. The community is located 11 miles west of the city of

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at the

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of U.S. Highway 2 and County Road 223 (Munger Shaw Road). Munger is located seven miles west of the city of

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History

A post office called Munger was established in 1903, and remained in operation until 1931. The community was named for Roger S. Munger, a businessperson in the mining industry.

Community

The unincorporated community of Munger is located within Solway Township (population 1,944). Most of Munger is located in Saint Louis County; however, the mailing address for most of Munger is Cloquet, which is in adjacent Carlton County. Munger also includes a handful of churches, including Hope Lutheran Church ( LCMS).

Nearby places

* The Willard Munger Trail * Spirit Mountain Ski Recreation Area

Nearby cities and communities

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* Esko

References

Unincorporated communities in Minnesota Unincorporated communities in St. Louis County, Minnesota {{StLouisCountyMN-geo-stub