Country United States County Koochiching ZIP code 56660 Elevation 411 m | State Minnesota Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6) Area code(s) 218 Local time Saturday 9:39 AM | |
 | ||
Weather -17°C, Wind NW at 10 km/h, 50% Humidity | ||
Gemmell is an unincorporated community in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States; located near Mizpah and Northome.
Contents
Map of Gemmell, MN 56660, USA
The community is located between Northome 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, 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.
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.