Automba, Minnesota facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Automba
Unincorporated community
Automba Town Hall
Automba Location in Minnesota
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Carlton County
Township	Automba Township
Elevation	1,289 ft (393 m)
ZIP code	55757
Area code(s)	218
GNIS feature ID	0654578

Automba is a small, unincorporated community located in Automba Township, within Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger township.

This community is found near the Kettle River. You can reach it by following Carlton County Road 6. Other important roads nearby include State Highways 27 (known as MN 27) and 73 (MN 73). Automba is about 18 miles west-northwest of a larger town called Moose Lake.

Automba commemorative marker

People from Automba

Automba might be a small place, but it has been home to notable individuals.

Irene Reed: A Pioneer in Language and Culture

• Irene Reed (1931-2005) was a famous anthropologist and linguist.
• An anthropologist studies human societies and cultures.
• A linguist is someone who studies languages.
• Irene Reed was known for her important work in understanding different cultures and languages.
• She helped us learn more about how people communicate and live around the world.