Iverson, Minnesota

Unincorporated community in Minnesota, US

Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
46°39′59″N 92°31′46″W / 46.66639°N 92.52944°W / 46.66639; -92.52944CountryUnited StatesStateMinnesotaCountyCarlton CountyTownshipTwin Lakes TownshipElevation
1,230 ft (375 m)ZIP code
55718
Area code218GNIS feature ID0645547

Iverson is an unincorporated community in Twin Lakes Township, Carlton County, Minnesota, United States.

The community is located between Carlton and Cromwell on State Highway 210 (MN 210), near Interstate 35.

Iverson is located five miles west-southwest of Cloquet. Black Bear Casino Resort is nearby.

History

A post office was established at Iverson in 1909, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1927.[1] The community was named for Ole Iverson, an early settler.[2]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Iverson Post Office
  2. ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 74.

Further reading

  • Official State of Minnesota Highway Map – 2011/2012 edition
  • Mn/DOT map of Carlton County – 2012 edition
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