Duxbury, Minnesota

Duxbury is an unincorporated community in Wilma Township, Pine County, Minnesota, United States.

Duxbury
Unincorporated community
Duxbury
Location of the community of Duxbury
within Wilma Township, Pine County
Duxbury
Duxbury (the United States)
Coordinates: 46°07′40″N 92°30′32″W
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyPine
TownshipWilma Township
Elevation
1,063 ft (324 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55072
Area code(s)320
GNIS feature ID643002[1]

The community is located east of Sandstone at the junction of Pine County Roads 24, 30, and 141 (Duxbury Road).

Nearby places include Askov, Sandstone, Bruno, Cloverton, and Markville.

Duxbury is located 17 miles east of Sandstone; and 18 miles southeast of Bruno. Duxbury is 28 miles east-northeast of Hinckley; and 15 miles northwest of Danbury, Wisconsin.

The Lower Tamarack River flows through the community. Duxbury is located within ZIP code 55072 based in Sandstone. The community is located on the edge of the St. Croix State Forest. The Nemadji State Forest is also nearby.

Local business establishments include the historic Duxbury Store, consisting of a general store and cafe. The Gandy Dancer Trail is also nearby.

References
  1. "Duxbury, Minnesota". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  • Rand McNally Road Atlas – 2007 edition – Minnesota entry
  • Official State of Minnesota Highway Map – 2011/2012 edition


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