Oak Island (Minnesota) facts for kids

Oak Island, Minnesota is a small island located in the huge Lake of the Woods. It's found in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota, in the United States. This island sits right on the border between Minnesota and Ontario, Canada. It's also a small community, meaning people live there, even though it's not a big city. Oak Island is part of a larger area called Angle Township. The island's ZIP Code is 56741.

History of Oak Island

A post office was opened on Oak Island in 1920. This means that people living on the island could send and receive mail from that year onward.

Geography of Oak Island

Oak Island is an island located near the center of Lake of the Woods. It is in the very northeast corner of Minnesota's Northwest Angle. This part of Minnesota reaches farther north than any other part of the state.

The island is about three miles long and one mile wide. It is home to several places where visitors can stay, like resorts and fishing camps. There is also a small store and the post office mentioned earlier. A large part of the island's middle section belongs to the Red Lake Indian Reservation.