Kelsey, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Kelsey
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
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Kelsey Township
Population Total:20
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1302
Coordinates:47.1539°N -92.5994°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:55724
Area Code:218
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:661627

Kelsey is an unincorporated community in Kelsey Township, Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States.

The community is located seven miles west of Cotton, near the intersection of Saint Louis County Highway 7 and County Road 52 (Arkola Road).

The Whiteface River flows through the community.

History

A post office called Kelsey was established in 1897, and remained in operation until 1988.[1] The community was named for Kelsey D. Chase, a railroad official.[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. 485.