Long Siding, Minnesota facts for kids
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Long Siding, Minnesota
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 Long Siding, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Long Siding, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Mille Lacs |
| Township | Princeton |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 320 |
Long Siding is a small, unincorporated community found in Mille Lacs County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes or businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government.
A Look at Long Siding's Past
Long Siding has a short but interesting history. It was officially recognized when a post office opened there in 1903. This post office helped people send and receive mail until it closed down in 1954.
How Long Siding Got Its Name
The community was named after a person named Edgar C. Long. He was a businessperson who worked in the important lumber industry. This means he was involved in cutting down trees and processing wood.
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