Northcote, Minnesota facts for kids
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Northcote
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 Northcote, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Northcote, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Kittson County |
| Township | Hampden |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56728
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 648713 |
Northcote is a very small place in Hampden Township, Kittson County, Minnesota, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and buildings that is not officially a town or city with its own local government.
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Northcote: A Small Minnesota Community
Northcote is a quiet community located in Hampden Township. It sits along U.S. Highway 75, which is a main road in the area. You can find it near Kittson County Road 4. Other nearby places include the towns of Hallock and Lancaster. The North Branch of the Two Rivers also flows nearby.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it does not have its own separate government like a city or town. Instead, it is usually part of a larger area, like a township or county. The local government for that larger area takes care of things like roads and services for the community.
The History of Northcote
Northcote was first started to be a place where farmers in the area could buy and sell goods. It was a center for business in a very good farming region. Over many years, the number of people living there slowly became smaller. There are no records that show Northcote ever became an official village or town.
A post office was opened in Northcote in 1881. It helped people send and receive mail for many years. The post office stayed open until 1974.
Who was Stafford Henry Northcote?
The community of Northcote was named after a British politician named Stafford Henry Northcote, 1st Earl of Iddesleigh. He lived from 1818 to 1887. He was an important person in the British government during his time.
Who Lives in Northcote Today?
Today, Northcote is a very small community. Only two people, Jeff and Annette Homstad, are the current residents of Northcote, Minnesota.
