Leo is an unincorporated community in Roseau County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1]
History
A post office called Leo was established in 1897, and remained in operation until 1915.[2] The community was named after Pope Leo VIII.[3]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Leo, Minnesota
- ^ "Roseau County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
- ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 472.
Municipalities and communities of Roseau County, Minnesota, United States | ||
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| Indian reservation | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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