Independence, St. Louis County, Minnesota facts for kids
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Independence
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 Independence, St. Louis County, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Independence, St. Louis County, Minnesota
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 place in New Independence Township, Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. It's what we call an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of a larger area, in this case, New Independence Township.
Where is Independence?
Independence is located in the state of Minnesota. It is about 22 miles (35 kilometers) northwest of a larger city called Duluth. You can find it where two main roads meet: U.S. Highway 53 and State Highway 33. Another road nearby is Saint Louis County Highway 47.
Nearby Places and Nature
The community is also about 17 miles (27 kilometers) north of the city of Cloquet. A river called the Cloquet River flows right through this area. Another small community, Culver, is also located close to Independence.
