Payne, Minnesota

Payne is an unincorporated community in Meadowlands [Township, St. Louis County, Minnesota|Meadowlands Township], Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States.

Geography

Payne is located in the northeast corner of Meadowlands Township. The community is located at the intersection of Saint Louis County Highway 7 and County Road 232. Saint Louis County Highway 133 is nearby.

History

A post office called Payne was established in 1904, and remained in operation until 1972. The community was named for a railroad official.