FinlaysonMinnesota
Finlayson is a city in Pine County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 295 at the 2020 census.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Finlayson
Finlayson, MN is a tiny community located in eastern Minnesota with an estimated population of 333.
Officially, Finlayson is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.41 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 138 residents per square mile.
What Makes Finlayson Unique
- The only place in America named Finlayson — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Finlayson
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Finlayson
- Minnesota Goose Garden · Garden reviews ★
- Bremen Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Finlayson
- CROSSROADS AREA LEARNING CENTER
- EAST CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
- EAST CENTRAL SENIOR SECONDARY
- East Central Early Childhood
- FINLAYSON ELEMENTARY
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.