Lindford, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lindford
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 Lindford, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Lindford, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Koochiching |
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56653
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 654798 |
Lindford is a small community in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Where is Lindford Located?
You can find Lindford west of a town called Littlefork. It's right where two roads, County Road 1 and County Road 13, meet.
Lindford sits on the border between two large areas that also don't have their own local governments. These are the Rainy Lake Unorganized Territory and the Northwest Koochiching Unorganized Territory.
Other nearby places include Loman and Pelland. Lindford is about 11 miles west of Littlefork. It is also about 13 miles south of Loman. Lindford is 28 miles southwest of International Falls.
The Big Fork River flows right through the community. Lindford uses the ZIP code 56653, which is based in Littlefork. The community is also located on the edge of the beautiful Pine Island State Forest.
A Glimpse into Lindford's Past
Lindford had its own post office for many years. It first opened in 1905. The post office helped people send and receive mail until it closed in 1931. The community got its name from the very first postmaster, a person named A.L. Lindvall.
