Highlanding, Minnesota
Highlanding is an unincorporated community in Highlanding Township in rural Pennington County, Minnesota, United States. The community has long been popular among locals as place to socialize. Highlanding dances date back to the early-to-mid 20th century. The community serves as a popular landing and launching point for canoes and other boaters on the Red Lake River. The USGS has a river monitoring station in the community.
Highlanding | |
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| Coordinates: 48°02′58″N 95°48′31″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pennington |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 654754[1] |
Highlanding does not have a unique postal code but is served by Goodridge. The community is listed on county abstracts.
A post office called High Landing was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1935.[2] The community was named for its lofty elevation.[3]
References
- "High Landing". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- "Pennington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 407.
Municipalities and communities of Pennington County, Minnesota, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Minnesota highlighting Pennington County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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