Lindford, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Lindford
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Minnesota#USA
Pushpin Label:Lindford
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Koochiching
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1129
Coordinates:48.4108°N -93.7819°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:56653
Area Code:218
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:654798

Lindford is an unincorporated community in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States.

The community is located west of Littlefork at the intersection of County Roads 1 and 13.

Lindford is located along the boundary line between Rainy Lake Unorganized Territory and Northwest Koochiching Unorganized Territory.

Nearby places include Littlefork, Loman, and Pelland. Lindford is located 11 miles west of Littlefork; and 13 miles south of Loman.

Lindford is 28 miles southwest of International Falls.

The Big Fork River flows through the community. Lindford is located within ZIP code 56653 based in Littlefork. The community is located on the edge of the Pine Island State Forest.

History

A post office called Lindford was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1931.[1] The community derives its name from the first postmaster, A.L. Lindvall.[2]

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Koochiching County . Jim Forte Postal History . 17 July 2015.
  2. Book: Warren Upham. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 284.