Payne, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Payne
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:Meadowlands Township
Population Total:10
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1312
Coordinates:47.0961°N -92.5994°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:55765
Area Code:218
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:662146

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

Geography

Payne is located in the northeast corner of Meadowlands Township. The community is located at the intersection of Saint Louis County Highway 7 (CR 7) and County Road 232 (Lake Nichols Road). Saint Louis County Highway 133 (CR 133) is nearby.

History

A post office called Payne was established in 1904, and remained in operation until 1972.[1] The community was named for 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. 488.