Blakely (US-MN)

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Blakeley is an unincorporated community in Blakeley Township, 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.

Blakeley was laid out in 1867. It was named for Russell Blakely, a Minnesota businessperson in transportation. A post office was established in Blakeley on Feb 4, 1868, with Isaac N. Dean as the postmaster. It remained in operation until it was discontinued in March 25, 1966.

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