Key West is an unincorporated community in Polk County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1]

Key West
Key West is located in Minnesota
Key West
Key West
Key West is located in the United States
Key West
Key West
Coordinates: 47°56′05″N 96°47′00″W / 47.93472°N 96.78333°W / 47.93472; -96.78333
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyPolk
Elevation856 ft (261 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code218
GNIS feature ID654777[1]

History

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An old variant name was Bockersville.[2] The present name of Key West may be derived from nearby Keystone Township, according to local history.[2] A post office was established under the name Bockersville in 1892, the name was changed to Keywest in 1896, and the post office was discontinued in 1910.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Key West, Minnesota
  2. ^ a b Tollin, Gale (September 23, 1980). "Life is quiet in 'forgotten' town". The Tuscaloosa News. p. 6. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
  3. ^ "Polk County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 28, 2015.