Pinecreek, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Pinecreek
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Minnesota#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Roseau County
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Dieter Township
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1050
Coordinates:48.9783°N -95.9428°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:56751
Area Code:218
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:649501

Pinecreek is an unincorporated community in Dieter Township, Roseau County, Minnesota, United States, near the Canada–US border. The community is located northwest of Roseau at the junction of State Highway 89 (MN 89) and Roseau County Road 3.

Pinecreek is the location of Piney Pinecreek Border Airport, which straddles the Canada–US border. The community took its name from nearby Pine Creek which flows through the community. A post office called Pinecreek was established in 1896, and remained in operation until 1975.[1] Nearby places include Roseau, Badger, and Piney, Manitoba.

See also

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Roseau County . Jim Forte Postal History . 6 August 2015.