Craigville, Minnesota facts for kids
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Craigville
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 Craigville, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Craigville, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Koochiching |
| Elevation | 1,260 ft (380 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56639
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 655849 |
Craigville is a small, undeveloped community in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States. It's not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called the Koochiching State Forest.
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Where is Craigville?
Craigville is located in northern Minnesota. It sits about four miles north of a place called Effie. You can find it along County Road 5. The border between Itasca and Koochiching counties is very close by.
The Big Fork River flows right through Craigville. This community is also about 36 miles east of Northome. It's 67 miles south of International Falls and 55 miles west of Cook.
A Glimpse into Craigville's Past
Craigville used to be a busy place, especially for people working in the logging industry. It was a logging village located in the southern part of Koochiching County.
How Craigville Got Its Name
The community of Craigville was officially planned out in 1924 by a man named James Reid. It was named after a logging foreman whose last name was Craig, though we don't know much more about him.
A Busy Logging Hub
Back in the day, Craigville was a very active spot. During certain seasons, as many as 5,000 lumberjacks would come to work there. It had many hotels and saloons for these workers. Craigville also had a train station for the old Minneapolis and Rainy River Railway. This railway helped move logs and supplies.
Craigville's Post Office
Craigville even had its own post office! It operated for many years, from 1915 until 1952. This shows how important the community was for people living and working in the area.
A Famous Photo
Did you know a photo taken in Craigville is famous? One of the pictures used in the opening theme song for the popular TV show Cheers (which aired from 1982 to 1993) was taken in Craigville. The photo was captured in 1937 by a photographer named Russell Lee. He worked for a government agency called the Farm Security Administration.
