Costin Village, Minnesota Explained

Costin Village
Settlement Type:Former Town
Pushpin Map:Minnesota
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Saint Louis
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Coordinates:47.5325°N -92.6236°W
Area Code:218
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:661972[1]

Costin Village is a former townsite at the location of what is now the city of Mountain Iron, Minnesota. Costin Village was founded by John Costin. Its population in the year 1907 was 1,000 people.

References

"Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance," Warren Upham, Minnesota Historical Society, 1920

Notes and References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.