Paupores, Minnesota

Paupores is an unincorporated community in St. Louis County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1]

History

Paupores contained a post office from 1902 until 1904.[2] The community derives its name from Phil Poupore, an early postmaster.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Paupores, Minnesota
  2. "St. Louis County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
  3. Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 488.

Coordinates: 46°52′21″N 92°45′52″W / 46.87250°N 92.76444°W / 46.87250; -92.76444


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