Pokegama, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pokegama
Bakegamaang
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 Pokegama, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Pokegama, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pine |
| Township | Pokegama Township |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 70 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55030 and 55063
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 649613 |
Pokegama (/pəˈkɛɡɒˌmɑː/) is a small community in Pokegama Township, Pine County, Minnesota, United States. It is right next to Pokegama Lake. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city.
Its name, Bakegamaang, comes from the Ojibwe language. It means "at the side-lake." This name describes how Pokegama Lake sits next to the Snake River. You can find Pokegama between the towns of Pine City and Henriette. It's close to where Pine County Roads 7 and 13 meet.
Exploring Pokegama's Past
Long ago, Pokegama was an Ojibwa village. Later, a Presbyterian Mission was built there. A man named Frederick Ayer ran this mission. They said they printed the very first Christian Bible in the Ojibwe language in Minnesota.
Record-Breaking Cold Weather
Pokegama is also known for its super cold weather! As of 2004, it held some amazing Minnesota state records for low temperatures. For example, it was -49 degrees Fahrenheit in March 1897. In November 1896, it dropped to -45 degrees Fahrenheit. The coldest record was -57 degrees Fahrenheit in December 1898. That's colder than most freezers!
