Woodrow, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Woodrow
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 Woodrow, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Woodrow, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Crow Wing |
| Township | Oak Lawn Township |
| Elevation | 1,270 ft (390 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56401
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 654377 |
Woodrow is a small, unincorporated community located in Minnesota, United States. It's found in Crow Wing County, within Oak Lawn Township. You can find it along Woodrow Road, close to Dullum Road, not far from the city of Brainerd.
About Woodrow
Woodrow is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger area called a township.
Where is Woodrow?
This community is located in the state of Minnesota. It is specifically in Crow Wing County. The closest larger city is Brainerd, Minnesota.
A Bit of History
Woodrow was officially planned and mapped out in 1914. This process is called "platting." It means the land was divided into lots and streets.
The community was named after Woodrow Wilson. He was the 28th President of the United States. He served as president from 1913 to 1921.
A post office opened in Woodrow in 1915. It helped people send and receive mail. The post office stayed open for 16 years, closing in 1931.
