Greaney, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Greaney
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Minnesota#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Saint Louis
Population Total:10
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1302
Coordinates:47.9672°N -93.0211°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:55771
Area Code:218
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:661391

Greaney is an unincorporated community in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. Greaney is located within ZIP code 55771, based in Orr.

Geography

The community is located 14 miles southwest of Orr, and 20 miles northwest of Cook, at the junction of Saint Louis County Roads 74 and 75.

The Willow River, a tributary of the Little Fork River, flows through the community.

Nearby places include Silverdale, Rauch, Celina, Togo, Orr, and Nett Lake. Nett Lake Indian Reservation (Bois Forte Indian Reservation) is also nearby.

History

A post office called Greaney was established in 1909, and remained in operation until 1954.[1] The community was named for Patrick Greaney, an early settler.[2]

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: St. Louis County . Jim Forte Postal History . 7 August 2015.
  2. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 484.