Central, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Central, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Central, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Koochiching |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56623
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 654639 |
Central is a small place in Koochiching County, Minnesota, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
Central is located in the very northwest part of Koochiching County. It sits right along the Rainy River, which forms part of the border between Minnesota and Canada.
Where is Central Located?
Central is found between two other towns: International Falls and Baudette. You can reach Central by driving on State Highway 11.
It is about 12 miles east of Baudette. Central is also 56 miles west of International Falls. Another nearby place is Birchdale, which is 13 miles to the east.
Central is part of a larger area called the Northwest Koochiching Unorganized Territory. This is a region that doesn't have its own city government.
A Bit of History
Central uses the ZIP code 56623, which is based in Baudette. Long ago, Central had its own post office. This post office was open from 1909 until 1928.
The border between Koochiching County and Lake of the Woods County is very close to Central.
