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Duxbury, Minnesota

Coordinates: 46°07′40″N 92°30′32″W / 46.12778°N 92.50889°W / 46.12778; -92.50889
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Duxbury
Duxbury is located in Minnesota
Duxbury
Duxbury
Location of the community of Duxbury
within Wilma Township, Pine County
Duxbury is located in the United States
Duxbury
Duxbury
Duxbury (the United States)
Coordinates: 46°07′40″N 92°30′32″W / 46.12778°N 92.50889°W / 46.12778; -92.50889
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyPine
TownshipWilma Township
Elevation
1,063 ft (324 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55072
Area code320
GNIS feature ID643002[1]

Duxbury is an unincorporated community in Wilma Township, Pine County, Minnesota, United States.

The community is located east of Sandstone at the junction of Pine County Roads 24, 30, and 141 (Duxbury Road).

Nearby places include Askov, Sandstone, Bruno, Cloverton, and Markville.

Duxbury is located 17 miles east of Sandstone; and 18 miles southeast of Bruno. Duxbury is 28 miles east-northeast of Hinckley; and 15 miles northwest of Danbury, Wisconsin.

The Lower Tamarack River flows through the community. Duxbury is located within ZIP code 55072 based in Sandstone. The community is located on the edge of the St. Croix State Forest. The Nemadji State Forest is also nearby.

Local business establishments include the historic Duxbury Store, consisting of a general store and cafe. The Gandy Dancer Trail is also nearby.

References

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  1. ^ "Duxbury, Minnesota". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  • Rand McNally Road Atlas – 2007 edition – Minnesota entry
  • Official State of Minnesota Highway Map – 2011/2012 edition