Greaney, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Greaney
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 Greaney, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Greaney, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Saint Louis |
| Elevation | 1,302 ft (397 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 10 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55771
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 661391 |
Greaney is a very small community in Minnesota, United States. It's located in Saint Louis County. Greaney is called an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county. The area uses the ZIP code 55771, which is connected to the nearby town of Orr.
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Where is Greaney Located?
Greaney is found in the northern part of Minnesota. It is about 14 miles southwest of a town called Orr. It is also about 20 miles northwest of another town, Cook. You can find Greaney where two county roads, Saint Louis County Roads 74 and 75, meet.
Rivers and Waterways Near Greaney
The Willow River flows right through the Greaney community. This river is a smaller stream that eventually joins the Little Fork River.
Communities Around Greaney
Several other small places are close to Greaney. These include:
The Nett Lake Indian Reservation (also known as Bois Forte Indian Reservation) is also located nearby.
A Look at Greaney's Past
Greaney has a short but interesting history. A post office was opened in Greaney in the year 1909. This post office helped people send and receive mail for many years. It stayed open until 1954. The community was named after an early settler in the area, a person named Patrick Greaney.
