Pelan is the name of an abandoned townsite in Kittson County

Kittson County, Minnesota

As of the census of 2000, there were 5,285 people, 2,167 households, and 1,447 families residing in the county. The population density was 5 people per square mile . There were 2,719 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile...

, Minnesota

Minnesota

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, United States

United States

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. It lies in Pelan Township, between the cities of Karlstad

Karlstad, Minnesota

As of the census of 2000, there were 794 people, 340 households, and 199 families residing in the city. The population density was 522.3 people per square mile . There were 394 housing units at an average density of 259.2 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 97.86% White, 0.63%...

 and Greenbush

Greenbush, Minnesota

As of the census of 2000, there were 784 people, 317 households, and 194 families residing in the city. The population density was 534.6 people per square mile . There were 348 housing units at an average density of 237.3 per square mile...

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History

Settlement began in 1880. The site was named for Charles Pelan

Pelan

- Pelan Surname :Pelan, is a very rare surname with independent origins. The name has also been lent to subjects directly or indirectly associated with individuals bearing that surname....

, a wealthy Englishman. The town had a post office from 1888 until 1912. In 1889 the first postmaster, Frederic W. (Billy) Clay, disappeared with a sack of mail and was never found. The town was incorporated in 1903 but ceased in 1909. The post office was moved to Roseau County

Roseau County, Minnesota

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 until service ended in 1917. Pelan Park stands where the town was. It consists of a church, cemetery and a few buildings. The Western Wood-Pewee, a species of bird, has been recorded nesting in this wooded park.