Ray, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Ray
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Minnesota#USA
Pushpin Label:Ray
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Koochiching
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1158
Coordinates:48.4108°N -93.2106°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:56669
Area Code:218
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:657994

Ray is an unincorporated community in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States.

The community is located southeast of International Falls at the junction of U.S. Highway 53 (U.S. 53) and State Highway 217 (MN 217).

County Roads 3, 29, and 110 are also in the vicinity. The Rat Root River flows through the area.

Geography

Ray is located along the boundary line between East Koochiching Unorganized Territory and Rainy Lake Unorganized Territory.

Nearby places include International Falls, Littlefork, and Kabetogama. The boundary line between Koochiching and Saint Louis counties is nearby.

Ray is 18 miles southeast of International Falls, 16 miles east of Littlefork, nine miles west of Kabetogama and 54 miles northwest of Cook.

History

The Ray post office was established in 1907, and remained in operation until 1994.[1] The community was named for Edwin Ray Lewis, a surveyor and lumberman.[2]

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Koochiching County . Jim Forte Postal History . 17 July 2015.
  2. Book: Warren Upham. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 285.