Nary, Minnesota facts for kids
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 Nary, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Nary, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Hubbard |
| Elevation | 1,427 ft (435 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 657567 |
Nary is a small place in Hubbard County, Minnesota, that isn't officially a town or city. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's part of the larger county's rules. Nary is located right along the Paul Bunyan State Trail, which used to be a railroad track. The main office for Helga Township is also found in Nary.
A Look Back at Nary's History
Nary had a post office that opened in 1899. A post office is where people send and receive mail. This first post office closed in 1917. It then reopened for a short time in 1918. However, it closed permanently in 1924.
How Nary Got Its Name
The community of Nary was named after a person. His name was Thomas J. Nary. He was a businessperson who worked in the lumber industry. The lumber industry is all about cutting down trees and turning them into wood for building and other uses.
Early Population of Nary
When the post office first opened, Nary had about 94 people living there in 1900. By 1910, the number of people living in Nary had gone down to 49.
