Brushvale, Minnesota

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

History

A post office called Brushvale was established in 1902, and remained in operation until 1954.[2] The community was named for Joseph Brush, the original owner of the town site.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brushvale, Minnesota
  2. "Wilkin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
  3. Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 578.

Coordinates: 46°22′10″N 96°38′36″W / 46.36944°N 96.64333°W / 46.36944; -96.64333


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