Peary, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Peary
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
Population Total:20
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1325
Coordinates:47.3719°N -92.5564°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:55738
Area Code:218
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:662151

Peary is an unincorporated community in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States.

Geography

The community is located south of the city of Eveleth at the intersection of Saint Louis County Highway 16 (CR 16) and Peary Road. Peary is located on the survey point boundary line for Clinton Township, Fayal Township, and McDavitt Township.

State Highway 37 (MN 37) and U.S. Highway 53 are both nearby. The community of Forbes and the Saint Louis River are in the vicinity.

History

The community was named for Robert Peary (1856–1920), an American explorer.[1]

References

Notes and References

  1. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 488.