Ellson, Minnesota facts for kids
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Ellson
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 Ellson, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Ellson, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pine |
| Township | Bremen Township |
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (380 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55735 and 55795
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 654690 |
Ellson is a small, unincorporated community in Pine County, Minnesota, United States. Being "unincorporated" means it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of Bremen Township.
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History of Ellson
When Was Ellson Founded?
Ellson was started around the year 1895. It was named after Edwin Ellson, Sr. He was one of the people who helped create and develop the community.
Ellson's Post Office
A post office was opened in Ellson in 1904. This was an important place for people to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed down in 1925.
Geography of Ellson
Where is Ellson Located?
Ellson is found in the northwestern part of Pine County. It is located west of a place called Willow River. You can find Ellson along Pine County Road 41. It is also near other roads like Birch Creek Road, Maple Road, and Chokecherry Road.
Nearby Communities
There are several other communities close to Ellson. These include:
Ellson is about five miles south of Denham. It is also 13 miles east of Pliny. The border between Pine County and Aitkin County is very close to Ellson.
Natural Features Around Ellson
A small stream called Little Bremen Creek flows right through the community of Ellson. This adds to the natural beauty of the area. Ellson is also about eight miles west of Willow River. It is 12 miles southwest of Sturgeon Lake.
