- Coin, Minnesota
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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
- ^ Rand McNally Road Atlas - 2007 edition - Minnesota entry
- ^ Official State of Minnesota Highway Map - 2007/2008 edition
- ^ Minnesota DOT map of Kanabec County
- ^ Upham, Warren. Minnesota Place Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance
Municipalities and communities of Kanabec County, Minnesota Cities Townships Ann Lake | Arthur | Brunswick | Comfort | Ford | Grass Lake | Hay Brook | Hillman | Kanabec | Knife Lake | Kroschel | Peace | Pomroy | South Fork | Whited
Unincorporated
communitiesBrunswick | Coin | Lewis Lake | Warman
Indian
reservationFootnotes ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
Coordinates: 45°44′5.19″N 93°18′25.44″W / 45.734775°N 93.3070667°W
Categories:- Minnesota geography stubs
- Unincorporated communities in Minnesota
- Populated places in Kanabec County, Minnesota
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