Caribou, Minnesota facts for kids
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Caribou
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 Caribou, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Caribou, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Kittson County |
| Township | Caribou |
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56735
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 654628 |
Caribou is a small, unincorporated community located in Caribou Township, within Kittson County, Minnesota, United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, but is still part of a larger county or township.
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Where is Caribou Located?
Caribou is found in the northeastern part of Kittson County. It sits along the Roseau River. This community is very close to the Canada–United States border, about 1.2 miles (1.9 km) south of it.
Getting There
You can find Caribou northeast of the town of Lancaster. It's located along Kittson County Road 4. This road is near its meeting point with Kittson County Road 53.
Nearby Towns
Several other small towns are close to Caribou. These include Lancaster, Lake Bronson, Greenbush, and Badger.
History of Caribou
The community of Caribou has an interesting past. It was first settled in the early 1900s. Many of the first people to make their homes here were Ukrainian immigrants. They came to this area seeking new opportunities.
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
One important historical building in Caribou is the St. Nicholas Orthodox Church. This church is very special because it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized by the United States government as a place important to the history of the country.
