Country United States County Saint Louis Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6) Elevation 504 m | State Minnesota Township Fairbanks Township ZIP code 55602 Local time Saturday 11:33 PM | |
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Weather -16°C, Wind NW at 5 km/h, 59% Humidity | ||
Fairbanks is an unincorporated community in Fairbanks Township, Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States; located within the Superior National Forest.
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Map of Fairbanks, MN 55602, USA
Geography
The community lies 18 miles southeast of the city of Hoyt Lakes on Saint Louis County Highway 16. CR 16 serves as a direct east–west route in northeast Minnesota between U.S. Highway 53 and Silver Bay. Fairbanks is located 36 miles northwest of the city of Two Harbors.
The boundary line between Saint Louis and Lake counties is near Fairbanks.
The communities of Bassett, Petrel, Brimson, Rollins, Toimi, and Wales are all located near Fairbanks.
Cadotte Lake and Bassett Lake are in the vicinity.
History
A post office called Fairbanks was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1953. The community was named for Charles W. Fairbanks, 26th Vice President of the United States.