Wahkon, MN

Wahkon is a city in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, United States. The 2020 census counted 235 residents. Wahkon was established in 1885 as "Pots Town", then its name changed to "Lawrence" in 1891 when the post office was established. In 1907, Wahkon was platted by the Soo Line Railroad. Wahkon's local map joins its older history to the places and landscapes that still shape the town today, all within the wider Minnesota setting. The local scoop is how Wahkon's history still shows up in the places people visit, work, learn, and meet. Wahkon is in northeastern Mille Lacs County. Minnesota Highway 27 passes through the city as its Main Street, leading northeast 3 miles to Isle and southwest 9 miles to Onamia.