Nickerson, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nickerson
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 Nickerson, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Nickerson, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pine |
| Township | Nickerson Township |
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 40 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55749
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 648539 |
Nickerson is a small, quiet community in Minnesota, United States. It is located in Pine County, within Nickerson Township. This area is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a settled place that does not have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it is usually governed by the larger county or township.
Nickerson is situated between two larger places: Sandstone and Duluth. You can find it along State Highway 23 (MN 23). It is also very close to the border between Pine County and Carlton County.
The beautiful Nemadji River flows right through Nickerson. Nearby, you will find the large Nemadji State Forest, which is a great place for nature and outdoor activities. Other small communities like Duquette, Kerrick, and Holyoke are also close to Nickerson.
A Look Back at Nickerson
The community of Nickerson in northern Pine County was named after a person named John Quincy Adams Nickerson. He was from Elk River, Minnesota. Mr. Nickerson was important because he helped make sure a railway line was built. This railway line connected Sandstone to Duluth. It was part of the Great Northern Railway.
Nickerson also had its own post office for many years. The post office opened in 1895 and served the community until 1954.
