Nary is an unincorporated community in Hubbard County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1] It is along the Paul Bunyan State Trail, formerly the Burlington Northern Railroad. The offices for Helga Township are located in Nary.
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| Coordinates: 47°22′01″N 94°49′24″W / 47.36694°N 94.82333°W | |
| 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 | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 657567[1] |
History edit
A post office was established in Nary in 1899, closed in 1917, reopened in 1918, then closed permanently in 1924.[2] The community was named for Thomas J. Nary, a businessperson in the lumber industry.[3]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 94 | — | |
| 1910 | 49 | −47.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[4] | |||
References edit
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nary, Minnesota
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nary Post Office (historical)
- ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 244.
- ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing".