Iverson, Minnesota Explained

Iverson
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Minnesota
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Carlton County
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Twin Lakes Township
Elevation M:375
Elevation Ft:1230
Coordinates:46.6664°N -92.5294°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:55718
Area Code:218
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:0645547

Iverson is an unincorporated community in Twin Lakes Township, Carlton County, Minnesota, United States.

The community is located between Carlton and Cromwell on State Highway 210 (MN 210), near Interstate 35.

Iverson is located five miles west-southwest of Cloquet. Black Bear Casino Resort is nearby.

History

A post office was established at Iverson in 1909, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1927. The community was named for Ole Iverson, an early settler.[1]

Further reading

Notes and References

  1. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 74.