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484:. A post office named Farnsworth opened on June 20, 1889 and was named after the Farnsworth & Chesbrough company, which operated a grist mill and sawmill in the area. The post office name was changed to Bagnall on December 29, 1902, but it is no longer in operation.
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1024:County seat
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1304:Meauwataka
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901:Romig 1986
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842:Romig 1986
779:References
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1170:Henderson
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1150:Clam Lake
1089:Harrietta
934:August 8,
747:Education
647:Geography
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1283:Glengary
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1031:Cadillac
714:Hispanic
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