Iverson, Minnesota
Iverson is an unincorporated community in Twin Lakes Township, Carlton County, Minnesota, United States.
Iverson | |
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  Iverson Location of the community of Iverson within Twin Lakes Township, Carlton County | |
| Coordinates: 46°39′59″N 92°31′46″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Carlton County |
| Township | Twin Lakes Township |
| Elevation | 1,230 ft (375 m) |
| ZIP code | 55718 |
| Area code | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0645547 |
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
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Iverson Post Office
- 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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| Cities |  Map of Minnesota highlighting Carlton County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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