Key West is an unincorporated community in Polk County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1]
Key West | |
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Coordinates: 47°56′05″N 96°47′00″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Minnesota |
County | Polk |
Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 218 |
GNIS feature ID | 654777[1] |
An old variant name was Bockersville.[2] The present name of Key West may be derived from nearby Keystone Township, according to local history.[2] 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.[3]
Municipalities and communities of Polk County, Minnesota, United States | ||
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County seat: Crookston | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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