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Bradford, Minnesota is located in Minnesota
Bradford, Minnesota
Bradford, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Bradford, Minnesota is located in the United States
Bradford, Minnesota
Bradford, Minnesota
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Isanti
Township Bradford Township
Elevation
938 ft (286 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55008, 55040
Area code(s) 763
GNIS feature ID 640415

Bradford is a small, unincorporated community in Bradford Township, Isanti County, Minnesota. 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.

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Where is Bradford Located?

Bradford is found in the state of Minnesota, in the United States. It's located west of two towns called Cambridge and Isanti. You can also find it north of St. Francis.

The main part of Bradford is usually thought to be where State Highway 47 and Isanti County Road 40 meet. Other roads that pass through or near Bradford include County Roads 5, 10, and 17.

What Can You Find in Bradford?

Even though it's a small community, Bradford has a few interesting spots. You can find a gas station there, which is handy for travelers. There's also a used car lot if you're looking for a vehicle.

Bradford is home to some small businesses. One example is Heat Mizer Glass, which is a type of industry. You can also grab a bite to eat at the "Bradford Roadhouse" restaurant. This restaurant is built on the spot where the old Bradford Store used to be.

Getting Around Bradford

Important Roads in Bradford

Getting around Bradford and the surrounding areas is made easy by several roads. These roads help connect the community to other towns and cities in Minnesota.

  • MN-47.svg Minnesota State Highway 47: This is a main highway that runs through Bradford. It's a key route for getting to and from the community.
  • Isanti County 40 MN.svg Isanti County Road 40: This county road is important because it meets with Highway 47 in the center of Bradford.
  • Isanti County 5 MN.svg Isanti County Road 5: Another county road that helps people travel within the area.
  • Isanti County 17 MN.svg Isanti County Road 17: This road also serves the local community for transportation.
  • Isanti County 10 MN.svg Isanti County Road 10: One more county road that helps connect different parts of Isanti County.
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