Greenleaf, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Greenleaf, Minnesota
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Minnesota#USA
Pushpin Label:Greenleaf
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Meeker
Subdivision Type3:Townships
Subdivision Name3:Ellsworth and Greenleaf
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1112
Coordinates:44.9964°N -94.4994°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:55355
Area Code:320
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:644445

Greenleaf is an unincorporated community in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States, near Litchfield and Cedar Mills. The community is located along Meeker County Road 18 near State Highway 22 (MN 22).

Greenleaf is located within Ellsworth Township and Greenleaf Township.

History

Greenleaf was platted in 1859 by William Henry Greenleaf, who became a State Senator, and named for him.[1] A post office was established at Greenleaf in 1860, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 339.
  2. Web site: Meeker County . Jim Forte Postal History . 21 July 2015.