Peary, Minnesota

Peary, Minnesota
Unincorporated community
Peary, Minnesota
Peary, Minnesota

Location of the community of Peary
within Saint Louis County

Coordinates: 47°22′19″N 92°33′23″W / 47.37194°N 92.55639°W / 47.37194; -92.55639Coordinates: 47°22′19″N 92°33′23″W / 47.37194°N 92.55639°W / 47.37194; -92.55639
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Saint Louis
Elevation 1,325 ft (404 m)
Population
  Total 20
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
  Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 55738
Area code(s) 218
GNIS feature ID 662151[1]

Peary is an unincorporated community in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States.

Geography

The community is located south of the city of Eveleth at the intersection of Saint Louis County Highway 16 (CR 16) and Peary Road. Peary is located on the survey point boundary line for Clinton Township, Fayal Township, and McDavitt Township.

State Highway 37 (MN 37) and U.S. Highway 53 are both nearby. The community of Forbes and the Saint Louis River are in the vicinity.

History

The community was named for Robert Peary (1856-1920), an American explorer.[2]

References


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