Nary, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Nary
Pushpin Map:Minnesota#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Hubbard
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1427
Coordinates:47.3669°N -94.8233°W
Area Code:218
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:657567

Nary is an unincorporated community in Hubbard County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota. It is along the Paul Bunyan State Trail, formerly the Burlington Northern Railroad. The offices for Helga Township are located in Nary.

History

A post office was established in Nary in 1899, closed in 1917, reopened in 1918, then closed permanently in 1924. The community was named for Thomas J. Nary, a businessperson in the lumber industry.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 244.