Blakeley, Minnesota

Blakeley is an unincorporated community in Scott County, Minnesota|Blakeley Township], Scott [County, Minnesota|Scott County], Minnesota, United States, along the Minnesota River. The community is located west-southwest of Belle Plaine near the junction of Scott County Roads 1, 6, and 60.

Geography

Nearby places include Belle Plaine, Henderson, Green [Isle, Minnesota|Green Isle], and the future home of Blakeley Bluffs Regional Park Reserve. U.S. [Route 169 in Minnesota|U.S. Highway 169] is also in the immediate area.

History

Blakeley was laid out in 1867. It was named for Russell Blakely, a Minnesota businessperson in transportation. A post office was established in Blakeley in 1868, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1966.