Peary, Minnesota


Peary is an unincorporated community in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States.

Geography

The community is located south of the city of Eveleth at the intersection of Saint Louis County Highway 16 and Peary Road. Peary is located on the survey point boundary line for Clinton Township, Fayal Township, and McDavitt Township.
State Highway 37 and U.S. Highway 53 are both nearby. The community of Forbes and the Saint Louis River are in the vicinity.

History

The community was named for Robert Peary, an American explorer.