Greeley, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Greeley
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 Greeley, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Greeley, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pine |
| Township | Royalton Township |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 30 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55006 and 55063
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 644406 |
Greeley is a small, unincorporated community in Pine County, Minnesota, United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government. It is part of a larger area called Royalton Township.
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Where is Greeley?
Greeley is located in the southwest part of Pine County. You can find it west of a place called Rock Creek. It sits right where Greeley Road (also known as Pine County 1) meets Clint Road (County 102).
Nearby Roads and Water
State Highway 70 is close by, making it easy to get to Greeley. A lake called Rush Lake is also nearby, offering a natural spot close to the community.
Close Cities and Towns
Greeley is surrounded by several other towns. These include Braham, Rock Creek, West Rock, Grasston, and Rush City.
To give you an idea of distances:
- Greeley is about six miles west of Rock Creek.
- It's eight miles northwest of Rush City.
- Braham is seven miles east-northeast of Greeley.
- Pine City is about 10 miles southwest.
How Greeley Got Its Name
The community of Greeley was named after a man named Elam Greeley (1818–1882). He was an important person in Minnesota's early history.
Who Was Elam Greeley?
Elam Greeley was a lumberman, meaning he worked in the timber industry. He also helped start the city of Stillwater in Minnesota. Besides his business work, he was involved in politics. He served as a member of the Minnesota Territorial Legislature in 1851 and again in 1856.
Postal Codes and County Lines
Several ZIP codes meet near Greeley. These include 55063 (for Pine City), 55069 (for Rush City), and 55006 (for Braham). This means mail for Greeley might come from different nearby post offices.
The community is also located near where four different counties meet. These counties are Pine, Chisago, Kanabec, and Isanti.
