Graceton, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Graceton, Minnesota
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 Graceton, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Graceton, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lake of the Woods |
| Township | McDougald |
| Elevation | 1,135 ft (346 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 644307 |
Graceton is a small community in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community" because it does not have its own local government like a city or town.
Discover Graceton
Graceton is a quiet place located in the northern part of Minnesota. It sits to the west of a town called Baudette. You can find Graceton along Minnesota Highway 11. This highway meets Lake of the Woods County Road 4 right in the community.
A Glimpse into Graceton's Past
Long ago, Graceton was a stop on the Canadian Pacific railway line. This meant trains would regularly stop there. Today, it is known as a "whistle stop." This means trains only stop if someone on board wants to get off, or if someone on the ground signals for the train to pick them up.
A significant event in Graceton's history was the Baudette Fire of 1910. This large fire caused a lot of damage. Much of Graceton was burned to the ground during this event. The community had to rebuild after the fire.
