The community is located west-southwest of Belle Plaine near the junction of Scott County Roads 1, 6, and 60.

Nearby places include Belle Plaine, Henderson, Green Isle, and the future home of Blakeley Bluffs Regional Park Reserve.

[4] It was named for Russell Blakely, a Minnesota businessperson in transportation.

[4][5] A post office was established in Blakeley in 1868, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1966.

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