Banning, Minnesota

Banning[1] is a ghost town in Pine County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.

History

A post office called Banning was established in 1896, and remained in operation until 1912.[2] The community was named for William L. Banning, a railroad contractor.[3]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910149—
192044−70.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Banning, Minnesota
  2. ^ "Pine County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
  3. ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 410.
  4. ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing".
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Municipalities and communities of Pine County, Minnesota, United States
County seat: Pine City
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46°09′38″N 92°51′07″W / 46.16056°N 92.85194°W / 46.16056; -92.85194


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