Blackberry, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Blackberry
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 Blackberry, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Blackberry, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Itasca |
| Township | Blackberry Township |
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 50 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55744 or 55709
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 655416 |
Blackberry is a small, unincorporated community located in Itasca County, Minnesota, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger area called a township. Blackberry is part of Blackberry Township.
Where is Blackberry?
Blackberry is found in the northern part of Minnesota. It sits right between two other towns: Grand Rapids and Floodwood. You can find it where U.S. Highway 2 meets Itasca County Road 71. This makes it easy to get to and from other places.
Nearby Towns and Landmarks
The community is about seven miles southeast of Grand Rapids. Other towns close by include La Prairie, Gunn, Coleraine, Bovey, and Warba. Even though Blackberry is small, it's near some important features. The famous Mississippi River flows nearby, which is a major river in the United States.
Postal Codes and Population
When you send mail to Blackberry, it might use one of two ZIP codes: 55744, which is for Grand Rapids, or 55709, which is for Bovey. This shows how the community connects to its larger neighbors. The community of Blackberry itself is quite small, with about 50 people living there. However, it's located within Blackberry Township, which has a larger population of around 880 people.
