Heiberg, Minnesota

Heiberg is an unincorporated community in Norman County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1]

History

A post office was established at Heiberg in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1916.[2] The community was named for Jorgen F. Heiberg, the owner of a local gristmill.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Heiberg, Minnesota
  2. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Heiberg Post Office (historical)
  3. ↑ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 382.

Coordinates: 47°16′59″N 96°16′33″W / 47.28306°N 96.27583°W / 47.28306; -96.27583


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