Orth, Minnesota facts for kids
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Orth
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 Orth, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Orth, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Itasca |
| Township | Nore Township |
| Elevation | 1,450 ft (440 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 20 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56661
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 657684 |
Orth is a small place in Minnesota, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is part of a larger area called Nore Township in Itasca County.
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Where is Orth Located?
Orth is found in the northwestern part of Itasca County. It is located southwest of a town called Northome. You can find Orth along Itasca County Road 30.
Nearby Rivers and Roads
The North Cormorant River flows close to Orth. Important roads like U.S. Highway 71 and State Highway 46 are also nearby. These roads help connect Orth to other places.
Towns Around Orth
Orth is surrounded by several other small communities. These include Bergville, Houpt, Funkley, Blackduck, and Alvwood.
Orth is about five miles southwest of Northome. It is also 14 miles northeast of Blackduck. If you travel nine miles northwest, you will reach Alvwood. The city of Deer River is about 47 miles to the northwest.
The borders of three different counties meet near Orth. These counties are Itasca County, Koochiching County, and Beltrami County.
Orth's Post Office History
Orth is located within the ZIP code 56661. This ZIP code is mainly used by the town of Northome.
A long time ago, Orth had its own post office. It first opened in 1895 and was called Bridgie. In 1908, its name changed to Orth. The post office served the community until it closed in 1930.
