Cloverton, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cloverton
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 Cloverton, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Cloverton, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pine |
| Township | New Dosey Township |
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55072
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 641361 |
Cloverton is a small, quiet community in Pine County, Minnesota, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger area called New Dosey Township. Cloverton is known for its peaceful, natural surroundings, close to forests and rivers.
Where is Cloverton?
Cloverton is located in the eastern part of Minnesota. It's not far from the border with Wisconsin. You can find it where two roads meet: Cloverton Road (also known as Pine County 31) and Rutabaga Road (County 32).
A popular path called the Gandy Dancer State Trail goes right through Cloverton. This trail is great for walking, biking, or even snowmobiling. Nearby, you can find Hay Creek and the Upper Tamarack River.
Nearby Places
Cloverton is surrounded by other small communities.
- In Minnesota, nearby places include Markville, Kingsdale, and Duxbury.
- In Wisconsin, you can find Cozy Corner, Dairyland, and Danbury close by.
It is about 28 miles east of Sandstone and 23 miles east of Askov. Cloverton is also four miles west of Cozy Corner, Wisconsin.
Natural Areas Nearby
Two large forests are close to Cloverton:
- The Nemadji State Forest
- The Saint Croix State Forest
These forests offer many opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking and exploring nature.
History of Cloverton
Cloverton got its name for one of two reasons. It might have been named after the wild clover flowers that grew in the area. Another idea is that it was named after the Red Clover Land Company. This company owned a lot of land in the township around 1916.
A railroad line, the Soo Line Railroad, started operating in Cloverton in 1911. This helped connect the community to other places. A post office also served the community for many years, from 1912 until 1972.
