Clementson is an unincorporated community in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota, United States.

Clementson, Minnesota
Clementson is located in Minnesota
Clementson
Clementson
Clementson is located in the United States
Clementson
Clementson
Coordinates: 48°41′27″N 94°26′11″W / 48.69083°N 94.43639°W / 48.69083; -94.43639
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyLake of the Woods
TownshipGudrid
Elevation
1,093 ft (333 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code218
GNIS feature ID641327[1]

The community is located east of Baudette on Minnesota State Highway 11.

History

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The settlement was named for Helec Clementson, a county commissioner who owned a sawmill there. A post office operated from 1901 to 1964.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Clementson". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ Upham, Warren (2001). Minnesota Place Names. Minnesota Historical Society Press. p. 319. ISBN 978-0-87351-396-8.

Further reading

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  • Rand McNally Road Atlas - 2007 edition - Minnesota entry
  • Official State of Minnesota Highway Map - 2007/2008 edition