Fairbanks, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fairbanks
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 Fairbanks, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Fairbanks, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Saint Louis |
| Township | Fairbanks Township |
| Elevation | 1,654 ft (504 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 10 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55602
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 661243 |
Fairbanks is a small community in Fairbanks Township, Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. It is not a city with its own government, but an "unincorporated community." You can find Fairbanks inside the beautiful Superior National Forest.
Where is Fairbanks?
Fairbanks is about 18 miles (29 km) southeast of Hoyt Lakes. You can reach it by following Saint Louis County Highway 16. This road is also known as Forest Highway 11. It's a direct road that goes east and west in northeast Minnesota.
The community is also about 36 miles (58 km) northwest of Two Harbors. The border between Saint Louis County and Lake County is very close to Fairbanks.
Nearby Places and Lakes
Several other small communities are located near Fairbanks. These include Bassett, Petrel, Brimson, Rollins, Toimi, and Wales.
If you like lakes, you'll find Cadotte Lake and Bassett Lake nearby. These lakes add to the natural beauty of the area.
A Look at Fairbanks' History
Fairbanks had its own post office for many years. It opened in 1905 and stayed in operation until 1953. A post office is where people send and receive mail.
The community was named after Charles W. Fairbanks. He was an important person in American history. Charles W. Fairbanks served as the 26th Vice President of the United States. This means he was the second-highest official in the executive branch of the U.S. government.
