Kost, Minnesota
Kost is an unincorporated community in Chisago County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1]
Kost | |
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| Coordinates: 45°29′31″N 92°52′05″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Chisago |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 651 |
| GNIS feature ID | 654781[1] |
History
Ferdinand A. Kost built a local gristmill in 1883, and gave the surrounding community its name.[2] A post office was established at Kost in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kost, Minnesota
- Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 108.
- "Chisago County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 19, 2015.
Municipalities and communities of Chisago County, Minnesota, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Minnesota highlighting Chisago County | |
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
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