Ericsburg, Minnesota facts for kids
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Ericsburg
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 Ericsburg, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Ericsburg, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Koochiching |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56669 and 56649
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 656165 |
Ericsburg is a small place in Koochiching County, Minnesota, USA. It's called an unincorporated community because it doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town does.
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Where is Ericsburg Located?
Ericsburg is found in the southeastern part of International Falls. It sits right where two roads meet: U.S. Highway 53 and County Road 98.
This community is also part of something called the Rainy Lake Unorganized Territory. This means it's a large area that isn't officially part of any city or town.
Nearby Towns and Features
Several other places are close to Ericsburg. These include International Falls, Ray, and Kabetogama.
- Ericsburg is about nine miles southeast of International Falls.
- It's also about 15 miles northwest of Kabetogama.
The Rat Root River is a natural feature that flows right through the Ericsburg area.
Postal Codes in the Area
The area around Ericsburg uses a couple of different ZIP codes. These are 56669, which covers Ray and Kabetogama, and 56649, which is for International Falls. These two postal code areas meet up near Ericsburg.
The History of Ericsburg
Ericsburg was started by a real estate agent named Erik Franson. The community was actually named after him!
A post office was opened in Ericsburg in 1907. This post office helped people send and receive mail for many years. It stayed open until 1966, when it finally closed down.
