Some places earn their silence — and Pomme de Terre is one of them. Pomme de Terre Township is a township in Grant County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 165 at the 2000 census.
The story of Pomme de Terre
Minnesota's ghost towns are lumber camps and Iron Range locations, most of them already half-digested by the north woods.
Pomme de Terre Township is a township in Grant County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 165 at the 2000 census.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Pomme de Terre is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.
Getting there
Here's the honest truth: access to Pomme de Terre is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Pomme de Terre is roughly 46.0644, -95.9108 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.
Good to know
Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Pomme de Terre FAQs
01Where is Pomme de Terre located?
02What county is Pomme de Terre in?
03What is the history of Pomme de Terre?
04What remains at Pomme de Terre today?
05Can you visit Pomme de Terre?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Pomme de Terre Township, Grant County, Minnesota”), CC BY-SA.
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