Jacobson, Minnesota
| Jacobson, Minnesota | |
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| Unincorporated community | |
  Jacobson, Minnesota Location of the community of Jacobson | |
| Coordinates: 47°00′03″N 93°16′03″W / 47.00083°N 93.26750°WCoordinates: 47°00′03″N 93°16′03″W / 47.00083°N 93.26750°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Aitkin County |
| Township | Ball Bluff Township |
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) |
| ZIP code | 55752 |
| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0645574 |
Jacobson is an unincorporated community in Ball Bluff Township, Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States.
Formerly a logging town known as "Mississippi Landing," it is named after Paul Jacobson, who served as the first postmaster.[1]
Minnesota State Highways 65 and 200 are two of the main routes in the community.
Community
Jacobson currently consists of a gas station, called Mississippi Landing, a campground right off of the banks of the mighty river, some three churches of different religious denominations, and a bar called The Forestry Station. A local park can also be found, including a baseball diamond and a playground for the little ones.
References
- ↑ Upham, Warren (2001). Minnesota Place Names: A Geographical Encyclopedia. Minnesota Historical Society Press. p. 16.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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