Keenan, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Keenan
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 Keenan, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Keenan, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Saint Louis |
| Township | Clinton Township |
| Elevation | 1,355 ft (413 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 20 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55738 or 55751
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 661622 |
Keenan is a small, unincorporated community located in Clinton Township, which is part of Saint Louis County in the state of Minnesota, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's usually managed by the county or township.
Where is Keenan Located?
This community is found about 9 miles southwest of the city of Eveleth. You can find it close to where two roads meet: Saint Louis County Highway 7 and County Road 310, also known as Keenan Road.
Natural Features Around Keenan
A small stream called Elbow Creek flows right through the community of Keenan. Other nearby places include Iron Junction and the community of Forbes. These are all part of the same general area in Saint Louis County.
How Keenan Got Its Name
The community of Keenan was named after a person named C. J. Keenan. He was a railroad agent, which means he worked for the railroad company. It was common for places to be named after important people or features nearby when they were first settled.
