Payne, Minnesota
| Payne, Minnesota | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Payne, Minnesota  Payne, Minnesota Location of the community of Payne | |
| Coordinates: 47°05′46″N 92°35′58″W / 47.09611°N 92.59944°WCoordinates: 47°05′46″N 92°35′58″W / 47.09611°N 92.59944°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Saint Louis |
| Township | Meadowlands Township |
| Elevation | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 10 |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 55765 |
| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 662146[1] |
Payne is an unincorporated community in Meadowlands Township, Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States.
Geography
Payne is located in the northeast corner of Meadowlands Township. The community is located at the intersection of Saint Louis County Highway 7 (CR 7) and County Road 232 (Lake Nichols Road). Saint Louis County Highway 133 (CR 133) is nearby.
History
A post office called Payne was established in 1904, and remained in operation until 1972.[2] The community was named for a railroad official.[3]
References
- ↑ "Payne, Minnesota". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ "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. 488.
- Official State of Minnesota Highway Map – 2011/2012 edition
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