Key West, Minnesota
Key West is an unincorporated community in Polk County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.
History
An old variant name was Bockersville. The present name of Key West may be derived from nearby Keystone Township, according to local history. A post office was established under the name Bockersville in 1892, the name was changed to Keywest in 1896, and the post office was discontinued in 1910.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Key West, Minnesota
- ^ Tollin, Gale (September 23, 1980). "Life is quiet in 'forgotten' town". The Tuscaloosa News. p. 6. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
- ^ "Polk County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
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