Kimberly, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kimberly
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 Kimberly
Location in Minnesota
Kimberly
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Aitkin |
| Township | Kimberly Township |
| Elevation | 1,247 ft (380 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56431
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 646147 |
Kimberly is a small, unincorporated community located in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States. An unincorporated community is a place where people live that doesn't have its own official local government like a city or town. It's part of Kimberly Township.
The community is found along Aitkin County Road 5, which is also known as Nature Avenue. It's close to where this road meets County Road 56 (380th Street). Nearby places include the towns of Aitkin and McGregor. The Rice River flows right through Kimberly, adding to its natural beauty. You can also find the Kimberly Wildlife Management Area nearby, which is a special place for nature and animals.
History
Kimberly once had its own post office. It operated for many years, from 1879 until 1974. The community was named after a person called Moses C. Kimberly. He was an important official who worked for the Northern Pacific Railway, which was a big railroad company.
