Asbury, Minnesota
Asbury is an unincorporated community in Chippewa County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1]
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| Coordinates: 44°52′44″N 95°32′02″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Chippewa |
| Elevation | 1,047 ft (319 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 654576[1] |
History
The community was named for Francis Asbury, a religious leader in the Second Great Awakening.[2]
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References
- "Asbury". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 103.
Municipalities and communities of Chippewa County, Minnesota, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Minnesota highlighting Chippewa County | |
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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