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Faith
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 Faith, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Faith, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Norman |
| Elevation | 1,145 ft (349 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 643529 |
Faith is a small, quiet place in Norman County, which is in northwestern Minnesota, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a settlement that isn't officially part of a city or town.
Faith has been around since about 1868. It is located about 7 miles (11 km) from Mahnomen and 65 miles (105 km) from Fargo, North Dakota.
What Was Faith Like in the Past?
Faith used to be a busy little center. It had many important businesses that helped the people living there.
Early Businesses and Services
In the past, Faith was home to several useful places. These included:
- A flour mill, where grain was ground into flour.
- Stores where people could buy what they needed.
- Blacksmith shops, where metal was shaped and repaired.
- A school for the children in the community.
- Other businesses that served the local residents.
Important Numbers for Faith
If you wanted to send mail to Faith, you would use the ZIP code 56584. If you needed to call someone there, the area code is 218.
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