It was John Foley, whose many contributions helped build the town which became incorporated in 1900. Shortly after, in 1902 after a struggle with Sauk Rapids, Foley was named the seat of Benton County. Once a lumbering community, Foley later progressed into a farming community and continued to grow.
15 minutes east of St. Cloud on Highway 23.
There are no hotels in Foley. Hotels are available in nearby St. Cloud and Milaca.
2nd-order administrative division
Primary administrative division