Coin, Minnesota

Coin is an unincorporated community in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located between Braham and Ogilvie.[1][2] In 1977, the Minnesota Department of Transportation estimated the population of Coin as 10 people.[3]

Coin is in section 35 of Brunswick Township, which earlier had a post office, 1898-1904. The name "Coin" was suggested by Ole E. Olson, the storekeeper and postmaster, during the William Jennings Bryan Free Silver debate.[4]

References

  1. ^ Rand McNally Road Atlas - 2007 edition - Minnesota entry
  2. ^ Official State of Minnesota Highway Map - 2007/2008 edition
  3. ^ Minnesota DOT map of Kanabec County
  4. ^ Upham, Warren. Minnesota Place Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance