Silver Creek, Lake County, Minnesota facts for kids
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Silver Creek, Minnesota
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 Silver Creek, Lake County, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Silver Creek, Lake County, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lake |
| Township | Silver Creek |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 30 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
55616
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 654943 |
Silver Creek is a small, quiet place in Lake County, Minnesota, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that are not part of an official city or town. Instead, it is part of a larger area called Silver Creek Township.
Where is Silver Creek Located?
Silver Creek is found about eight miles northeast of the city of Two Harbors. You can find it where Lake County Road 3 (also called Highway 3) meets Township Road 32 (also known as Town Road).
Close to Lake Superior
This community is also quite close to the famous Lake Superior. It is located about five miles inland from the lake's North Shore. The North Shore is a beautiful area known for its rocky cliffs and forests.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Silver Creek does not have its own local government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, it is usually governed by the county or township it is in. For Silver Creek, this means Lake County and Silver Creek Township help manage things like roads and services.
