Markville, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Markville
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Arna Township town hall and community building in Markville
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 Markville, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Markville, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pine |
| Township | Arna Township |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55072
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 647545 |
Markville is a small, quiet community in Minnesota, United States. It's not a big city or a town with its own government. Instead, it's an "unincorporated community," which means it's a group of homes and buildings that are part of a larger area called Arna Township. Markville is located in Pine County, right next to the beautiful Saint Croix River.
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About Markville
Where is Markville?
Markville is in eastern Minnesota. It's found along the Saint Croix River, which forms part of the border between Minnesota and Wisconsin. You can find Markville east of a town called Sandstone. It's right where two county roads, Pine County Road 31 and Pine County Road 25 (also known as Markville Road), meet. The community uses the ZIP code 55072, which is shared with Sandstone.
Nature Around Markville
Nature is all around Markville! The Upper Tamarack River flows through the community. The Saint Croix State Forest is also nearby, offering lots of outdoor fun. A popular path called the Gandy Dancer Trail passes right through Markville. This trail is great for walking, biking, or even snowmobiling.
Nearby Places
Markville is very close to the border between Minnesota and Wisconsin.
- In Wisconsin:
- Riverside
- Cozy Corner
- Dairyland
- Danbury
Markville is about 28 miles east of Sandstone. It's also about 39 miles east-northeast of another Minnesota town, Hinckley.
Markville's History
Markville has a bit of history! A post office was opened in Markville in 1912. It served the community for many years until it closed in 1985. Markville also used to have a train station, called a depot, on the Soo Railroad line. This means trains once stopped here, connecting Markville to other places.
