Gemmell is an
unincorporated community
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in
Koochiching County,
Minnesota
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, United States; located near Mizpah and Northome.
The community is located between
Northome and
Big Falls at the junction of County Roads 12 and 25; and
U.S. Highway 71
U.S. Route 71 or U.S. Highway 71 (US 71) is a major north–south United States highway that extends for over 1500 miles (2500 km) in the central United States. This original 1926 route has remained largely unchanged by encroaching Interstat ...
.
Gemmell is located within
ZIP code 56660 based in
Mizpah.
Clear Lake and Dark Lake are in the vicinity. Gemmell is located within the
Pine Island State Forest.
Geography
Gemmell is located within
Northome Unorganized Territory. Nearby places include
Mizpah,
Northome,
Kelliher, and
Margie.
Gemmell is located 10 miles northeast of
Northome; and 21 miles southwest of
Big Falls. Gemmell is 52 miles northeast of
Bemidji; and 60 miles southwest of
International Falls
International Falls (sometimes referred to as I-Falls) is a city in and the county seat of Koochiching County, Minnesota. The population was 5,802 at the time of the 2020 census.
International Falls is located on the Rainy River directly acro ...
.
History
A post office called Gemmell was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1974.
The community was named for W. H. Gemmell, a railroad official.
References
* Rand McNally Road Atlas – 2007 edition – Minnesota entry
* Official State of Minnesota Highway Map – 2011/2012 edition
* Mn/DOT map of Koochiching County – Sheet 1 – 2011 edition
Unincorporated communities in Koochiching County, Minnesota
Unincorporated communities in Minnesota
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