Munger, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Munger
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:Solway Township
Population Total:30
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1365
Coordinates:46.8008°N -92.3439°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:55720
Area Code:218
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:662009

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

The community is located 11 miles west of the city of Duluth at the junction of U.S. Highway 2 and County Road 223 (Munger Shaw Road). Munger is located seven miles west of the city of Proctor.

History

A post office called Munger was established in 1903, and remained in operation until 1931.[1] The community was named for Roger S. Munger, a businessperson in the mining industry.[2]

Community

The unincorporated community of Munger is located within Solway Township (population 1,944).

Most of Munger is located in Saint Louis County; however, the mailing address for most of Munger is Cloquet, which is in adjacent Carlton County.

Munger also includes a handful of churches, including Hope Lutheran Church (LCMS).

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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. 486.