Bowstring, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bowstring
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 Bowstring, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Bowstring, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Itasca |
| Township | Bowstring Township |
| Elevation | 1,345 ft (410 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56636
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 655495 |
Bowstring is a small, quiet place in northern Minnesota, United States. It's not a city or a town with its own government. Instead, it's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of a larger area, like a township or county. Bowstring is located in Itasca County, within Bowstring Township.
You can find Bowstring about 15 miles north of a place called Deer River. It's right along Minnesota State Highway 6. The community also reaches into the area around Bowstring Lake.
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Where is Bowstring Located?
The center of Bowstring is usually thought to be where State Highway 6 meets Itasca County Road 133. This area is surrounded by other small places. These include Talmoon, Marcell, Spring Lake, and Inger.
Natural Surroundings
Bowstring is located inside the Bowstring State Forest. This is a large area of trees and nature in Itasca County. Nearby, you'll also find Lake Jessie Township and the Leech Lake Indian Reservation. The Bowstring River flows right through this area.
Life in Bowstring
Even though Bowstring is small, it has a few important services. The U.S. Postal Service delivers mail here. You can pick up your mail at a special post office located inside the Bowstring Store.
Community Name and Size
The community gets its name from the nearby Bowstring Lake. About 121 people live in Bowstring.
Buildings and History
The community has several buildings. These include a church, the Bowstring Store, and a community center. There is also an office for the USDA fire warden. Many houses are also in the area.
An interesting feature of Bowstring is its old telephone booth. This was very important for people to make calls before cell phones became common in the 1980s.
Bowstring has been a helpful stop for travelers and tourists since the 1920s. It also serves the few people who live there all the time.
