Gheen (community), Minnesota
Gheen, Minnesota | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Saint Louis |
| Elevation | 1,362 ft (415 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 25 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 55771 |
| Area code | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 661354[1] |
Gheen is an unincorporated community in Gheen Territory, Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States; located one mile east of Gheen Corner on Willow River Road.
The community of Gheen is located 7 miles south of Orr, and 12 miles north of Cook.
U.S. Highway 53 is nearby. Gheen is located within the Kabetogama State Forest.
History
A post office called Gheen was established in 1906, and remained in operation until 1993.[2] The community was named for Edward Hickman Gheen, a Navy officer.[3]
References
- ^ "Gheen, Minnesota". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "St. Louis County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
- ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 483.
- Rand McNally Road Atlas – 2007 edition – Minnesota entry
- Official State of Minnesota Highway Map – 2011/2012 edition
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