Brushvale, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Brushvale
Pushpin Map:Minnesota#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Wilkin
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:951
Coordinates:46.3694°N -96.6433°W
Area Code:218
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:654618

Brushvale is an unincorporated community in Wilkin County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.

History

A post office called Brushvale was established in 1902, and remained in operation until 1954.[1] The community was named for Joseph Brush, the original owner of the town site.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wilkin County . Jim Forte Postal History . 14 August 2015.
  2. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 578.