Banning, Minnesota Explained

Banning is a ghost town in Pine County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.

History

A post office called Banning was established in 1896, and remained in operation until 1912.^[1] The community was named for William L. Banning, a railroad contractor.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Pine County . Jim Forte Postal History . 30 July 2015.
2. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 410.