Gemmell, Minnesota

Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States

47°58′24″N 94°07′26″W / 47.97333°N 94.12389°W / 47.97333; -94.12389CountryUnited StatesStateMinnesotaCountyKoochichingElevation

1,348 ft (411 m)Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)ZIP code

56660

Area code218GNIS feature ID656363^[1]

Gemmell is an unincorporated community in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States; located near Mizpah and Northome.

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.^[2] The community was named for W. H. Gemmell, a railroad official.^[3]

References

^ "Gemmell, Minnesota". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
^ "Koochiching County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on July 21, 2015. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
^ Warren Upham (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 283.