Jacobson, Minnesota

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Jacobson is an unincorporated community in Ball Bluff Township, Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States.

Jacobson
The Mississippi River crossed by Highway 200 on the west edge of Jacobson
The Mississippi River crossed by Highway 200 on the west edge of Jacobson
Jacobson is located in Minnesota
Jacobson
Jacobson
Location of the community of Jacobson
within Ball Bluff Township, Aitkin County
Jacobson is located in the United States
Jacobson
Jacobson
Jacobson (the United States)
Coordinates: 47°00′03″N 93°16′03″W / 47.00083°N 93.26750°W / 47.00083; -93.26750
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyAitkin County
TownshipBall Bluff
Elevation
1,253 ft (382 m)
ZIP code
55752
Area code218
GNIS feature ID0645574

Formerly a logging town known as "Mississippi Landing", it is named after Paul Jacobson, who served as the first postmaster.[1]

Minnesota State Highways 65 and 200 are two of the main routes in the community.

Community

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Jacobson Landing Recreation Area in Jacobson, Minnesota

Jacobson consists of a gas station, Mississippi Landing; a campground right off the banks of the river; three churches of different denominations; and a bar, The Forestry Station. There is also a park with a baseball diamond and a playground.

References

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  1. ^ Upham, Warren (2001). Minnesota Place Names: A Geographical Encyclopedia. Minnesota Historical Society Press. p. 16. ISBN 9780873513968.