Key West, Minnesota
Key West is an unincorporated community in Polk County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1]
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Coordinates: 47°56′05″N 96°47′00″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Minnesota |
County | Polk |
Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 218 |
GNIS feature ID | 654777[1] |
History
An old variant name was Bockersville.[2] The present name of Key West may be derived from nearby Keystone Township, according to local history.[2] A post office was established under the name Bockersville in 1892, the name was changed to Keywest in 1896, and the post office was discontinued in 1910.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Key West, Minnesota
- Tollin, Gale (Sep 23, 1980). "Life is quiet in 'forgotten' town". The Tuscaloosa News. p. 6. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- "Polk County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
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