Key West is an unincorporated community in Polk County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1]
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| Coordinates: 47°56′05″N 96°47′00″W / 47.93472°N 96.78333°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 | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 654777[1] |
History
editAn 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]
References
edit- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Key West, Minnesota
- ^ a b Tollin, Gale (September 23, 1980). "Life is quiet in 'forgotten' town". The Tuscaloosa News. p. 6. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
- ^ "Polk County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 28, 2015.