Nichols, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nichols
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 Nichols
Location in Minnesota
Nichols
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Aitkin |
| Township | Hazelton Township |
| Elevation | 1,266 ft (386 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 | 648538 |
Nichols is a small, quiet place in Minnesota, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that aren't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Hazelton Township.
Nichols is located in Aitkin County. It sits right on the northern shore of a very large lake called Mille Lacs Lake. This lake is famous for fishing and outdoor activities.
Getting Around Nichols
The community of Nichols is easy to find because it's located along two important roads that run together. These are U.S. Highway 169 and Minnesota State Highway 18. When two roads share the same path for a while, it's called being "co-signed." You can find Nichols near a spot called 450th Avenue.
Nearby Places
Even though Nichols is a small community, it's close to several other interesting places. These include:
These nearby towns offer more services and activities for people living in or visiting the Nichols area.
