Kimberly, Minnesota Explained

Kimberly
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:Aitkin
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Kimberly Township
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1247
Coordinates:46.5608°N -93.4664°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:56431
Area Code:218
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:646147

Kimberly is an unincorporated community in Kimberly Township, Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located along Aitkin County Road 5 (Nature Avenue) near the junction with County Road 56 (380th Street). Nearby places include Aitkin, Rossburg, Palisade, McGregor, East Lake, and Kimberly Wildlife Management Area. The Rice River flows through the community. State Highways 47 (MN 47) and 210 (MN 210) are both nearby.

History

The community had a post office from 1879 to 1974. Kimberly was named for Moses C. Kimberly, an official of the Northern Pacific Railway.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Place Names: A Geographical Encyclopedia. 2001. Minnesota Historical Society Press. 978-0-87351-396-8. 16.