Corona is an unincorporated community in Carlton County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1] Corona is located at 46°40′14″N 92°45′59″W / 46.67056°N 92.76639°W / 46.67056; -92.76639.

Corona
Corona is located in Minnesota
Corona
Corona
Corona is located in the United States
Corona
Corona
Coordinates: 46°40′14″N 92°45′59″W / 46.67056°N 92.76639°W / 46.67056; -92.76639
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyCarlton
Elevation
1,296 ft (395 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code218
GNIS feature ID654728[1]

History

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A post office was established at Corona in 1910, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1921.[2] The name Corona, derived from Latin and meaning "crown", may be allusive of the lofty elevation of the place.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Corona, Minnesota
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Corona Post Office (historical)
  3. ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 74.