Mallory, Minnesota

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

History

A post office called Mallory was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1916.[2] The community was named for Charles P. Mallory, a local businessperson in the lumber industry.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mallory, Minnesota
  2. "Polk County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  3. Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 426.

Coordinates: 47°52′36″N 96°54′42″W / 47.87667°N 96.91167°W / 47.87667; -96.91167


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