Gemmell is an

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, United States; located near Mizpah and Northome. The community is located between

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and Big Falls at the junction of County Roads 12 and 25; and U.S. Highway 71. 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,

, Kelliher, and

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. Gemmell is located 10 miles northeast of

; and 21 miles southwest of Big Falls. Gemmell is 52 miles northeast of

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; and 60 miles southwest of

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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 {{KoochichingCountyMN-geo-stub