Saint Michael, North Dakota facts for kids
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Saint Michael, North Dakota
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The General Store and Post Office in Saint Michael
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 Saint Michael, North Dakota
Location in North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Benson |
| Township | Mission Township |
| Elevation | 1,483 ft (452 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
58370
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-70140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1031235 |
Saint Michael is a small place in southeastern Benson County, North Dakota, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community," which means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
This community is located on the Spirit Lake Dakota Reservation. It sits along North Dakota Highway 57 in Mission Township. Saint Michael is southeast of Minnewaukan, which is the main town of Benson County. The community has its own post office with the ZIP code 58370.
History of Saint Michael
Saint Michael got its name from the archangel Michael. An archangel is a very important angel in some religions. A group of Catholic nuns started a "mission" in this area. A mission is like a special center where religious people live and work to help the local community.
This area is home to the Dakota people, and Saint Michael is part of their Spirit Lake Reservation. People from Europe started settling here as early as 1874. A post office was opened in 1932, and it is still open today, helping people send and receive mail.
Who Was Constantine Scollen?
One famous person who lived in Saint Michael was Constantine Scollen. He was a well-known missionary priest. A missionary priest is a religious leader who travels to different places to share their beliefs and help people. Father Scollen lived in Saint Michael from early 1887 until 1890.
