Corona, Minnesota
Corona is an unincorporated community in Carlton County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1] Corona is located at 46°40′14″N 92°45′59″W.
Corona | |
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| Coordinates: 46°40′14″N 92°45′59″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Carlton |
| Elevation | 1,296 ft (395 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 654728[1] |
History
A post office was established at Corona in 1910, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1921.[2] The name Corona, derived from Latin and meaning "crown", may be allusive of the lofty elevation of the place.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Corona, Minnesota
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Corona Post Office (historical)
- Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 74.
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| Cities |  Map of Minnesota highlighting Carlton County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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