Wahlsten, Minnesota

Wahlsten is an unincorporated community in Kugler Township, Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States.

Wahlsten
Wahlsten
Location of the community of Wahlsten
within Kugler Township, Saint Louis County
Wahlsten
Wahlsten (the United States)
Coordinates: 47°44′09″N 92°17′01″W
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountySaint Louis
TownshipKugler Township
Elevation
1,470 ft (450 m)
Population
  Total10
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
55790 or 55732
Area code(s)218
GNIS feature ID662729[1]

Geography

The community is located five miles south of Tower at the intersection of State Highway 135 (MN 135) and Saint Louis County Road 26 (Wahlsten Road). Wahlsten is located 17 miles north of Aurora. State Highway 169 (MN 169) and the Pike River are nearby. The community of Embarrass is also in the area.

History

The community was named for August Wahlsten, a Swedish settler.[2]

References

  • Official State of Minnesota Highway Map – 2011/2012 edition


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