Margie, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Margie
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 Margie, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Margie, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Koochiching |
| Elevation | 1,273 ft (388 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56658
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 647519 |
Margie is a small, unincorporated community in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States. This means it's not a city or town with its own local government. It's located near a place called Big Falls.
You can find Margie between the towns of Northome and Big Falls, right along U.S. Highway 71. A small stream called Dinner Creek flows through the community. Margie is also part of the large Pine Island State Forest, which is a beautiful natural area.
Where is Margie Located?
Margie is found close to the border between two unorganized territories: South Koochiching and Northwest Koochiching.
Other nearby places include Big Falls, Northome, and Mizpah. Margie is about nine miles southwest of Big Falls. It's also 22 miles northeast of Northome. If you travel further, Margie is 29 miles southwest of Littlefork and 48 miles southwest of International Falls.
A Look at Margie's Past
Margie used to be a stop on the Northern Pacific Railroad. Today, that old railroad line has been turned into the Blue Ox Trail, which is a path for walking, biking, and other outdoor activities.
A post office was opened in Margie in November 1903. It was named after the daughter of the first postmaster, Westley Horton. The post office was located inside their store. Margie was built on high ground between two swampy areas. In the past, the community had several stores and even a sawmill. The original post office served the community until 1985.
