Iverson, Minnesota

Iverson, Minnesota
Unincorporated community
Iverson, Minnesota
Location of the community of Iverson
within Twin Lakes Township, Carlton County
Coordinates: 46°39′59″N 92°31′46″W / 46.66639°N 92.52944°W / 46.66639; -92.52944Coordinates: 46°39′59″N 92°31′46″W / 46.66639°N 92.52944°W / 46.66639; -92.52944
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Carlton County
Township Twin Lakes Township
Elevation 1,230 ft (375 m)
ZIP code 55718
Area code(s) 218
GNIS feature ID 0645547

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 5 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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