Luce, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Luce
Pushpin Map:Minnesota#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Otter Tail
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1368
Coordinates:46.6578°N -95.6528°W
Area Code:218
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:654806

Luce is an unincorporated community in Otter Tail County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.

History

Luce was platted in 1884 on the Northern Pacific Railroad.[1] A post office was established at Luce in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1948.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 396.
  2. Web site: Otter Tail County . Jim Forte Postal History . 28 July 2015.