Heiberg, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Heiberg
Pushpin Map:Minnesota#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Norman
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1007
Coordinates:47.2831°N -96.2758°W
Area Code:218
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:654751

Heiberg is an unincorporated community in Norman County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.

History

A post office was established at Heiberg in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1916. The community was named for Jorgen F. Heiberg, the owner of a local gristmill.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 382.