Zerkel, Minnesota

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Zerkel
Location of the community of Zerkel
within Rice Township, Clearwater County
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Zerkel
Zerkel (the United States)
Coordinates: 47°18′39″N95°22′54″W / 47.31083°N 95.38167°W / 47.31083; -95.38167 Coordinates: 47°18′39″N95°22′54″W / 47.31083°N 95.38167°W / 47.31083; -95.38167
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Clearwater County
Township Rice Township
Elevation
1,562 ft (476 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56621
Area code(s) 218
GNIS feature ID654436 [1]

Zerkel is an unincorporated community in Rice Township, Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States. In the past it has also been referred to as "Pine Center."

It lies south of the city of Bagley and west of Itasca State Park and Lake Itasca.

Clearwater County Road 37 and State Highways 92 (MN 92) and 200 (MN 200) are the main routes in the community.

Zerkel is located within the White Earth State Forest.

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References

  1. "Zerkel, Minnesota". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey.