Torfin, Minnesota

Torfin is an unincorporated community in Roseau County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1]

History

A post office called Torfin was established in 1907, and remained in operation until 1914.[2] The community was named for Iver Torfin, county official.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Torfin, Minnesota
  2. "Roseau County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  3. Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 474.

Coordinates: 48°35′52″N 95°44′01″W / 48.59778°N 95.73361°W / 48.59778; -95.73361


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