McCauleyville, Minnesota

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

History

A post office called McCauleysville was established in 1873, and remained in operation until 1905.[2] The community was named for its founder, David McCauley.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: McCauleyville, Minnesota
  2. "Wilkin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
  3. Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 578.

Coordinates: 46°26′30″N 96°42′28″W / 46.44167°N 96.70778°W / 46.44167; -96.70778


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