Independence, St facts for kids
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Independence, Minnesota
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 Independence, St
Location in Minnesota
Independence, St
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Saint Louis |
| Township | New Independence Township |
| Elevation | 1,302 ft (397 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 10 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55779
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 661532 |
Independence is a very small, unincorporated community located in New Independence Township, within Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. It's a quiet place where only about 10 people live.
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Where is Independence Located?
Independence is found in the northeastern part of Minnesota. It's about 22 miles (35 km) northwest of the city of Duluth. Duluth is a larger city on Lake Superior.
Roads and Nearby Towns
This community sits right where two main roads meet: U.S. Highway 53 and State Highway 33. Another road, Saint Louis County Highway 47, is also close by. Independence is also about 17 miles (27 km) north of the city of Cloquet. The small community of Culver is also nearby.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An "unincorporated community" like Independence doesn't have its own local government. This means it doesn't have a mayor or city council like a regular city or town. Instead, it's usually managed by the larger township or county it's part of. For Independence, that's New Independence Township and Saint Louis County.
Nature Around Independence
The Cloquet River flows right through the area where Independence is located. This river is a branch of the Saint Louis River. It adds to the natural beauty of the region.
What's in Independence?
Even though it's a very small community, Independence has a local business called the Wayside Corner Store Spur. This store serves the people living in and around the area.
Finding Independence on a Map
You can find Independence on maps like the "Rand McNally Road Atlas" or the "Official State of Minnesota Highway Map." These maps show where the community is located in relation to major roads and other towns in Minnesota.
