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

History

A post office called Torfin was established in 1907, and remained in operation until 1914.[2] The community was named for Iver Torfin, county official.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Torfin, Minnesota
  2. ^ "Roseau County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
  3. ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 474.


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