Swift Falls, Minnesota
Swift Falls is an unincorporated community in Swift County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1]
Geography
Swift Falls is located along the Chippewa River.[2] The community contains the Swift Falls Park.[3]
History
A post office called Swift Falls was established in 1873, and remained in operation until 1910.[4]
A tornado touched down in Swift Falls on July 14, 2009, destroying several buildings.[5]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Swift Falls, Minnesota
- ↑ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 542.
- ↑ "Swift Falls Park". Swift County, MN. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
- ↑ "Swift County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 9 August 2015.
- ↑ "Tornado touchdowns reported in west-central Minn.". MPR News. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
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Coordinates: 45°23′56″N 95°25′26″W / 45.39889°N 95.42389°W
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