Swift Falls
Unincorporated community
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountySwift
Time zoneCentral (CST) (UTC-6)
Time zone (DST)CDT (UTC-5)
Elevation1119 ft
Coordinates45°23′56″N 95°25′26″W
Area code320
GNIS feature ID652954[1]

Swift Falls is an unincorporated community in Swift County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1]

Geography

Swift Falls is located along the Chippewa River.[2] The community contains the Swift Falls Park.[3]

History

A post office called Swift Falls was established in 1873, and remained in operation until 1910.[4]

A tornado touched down in Swift Falls on July 14, 2009, destroying several buildings.[5]

References

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  2. ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 542
  3. ^ "Swift Falls Park". Swift County, MN. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  4. ^ "Swift County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 9 August 2015.
  5. ^ "Tornado touchdowns reported in west-central Minn.". MPR News. Retrieved 10 August 2015.