Suomi, Minnesota

Suomi is an unincorporated community in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States.

See also: Suomi (disambiguation)
Suomi
Unincorporated community
Suomi Hills Recreation Area
Suomi
Location of the community of Suomi
within Itasca County
Suomi
Suomi (the United States)
Coordinates: 47°29′00″N 93°44′29″W
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyItasca
Elevation
1,358 ft (414 m)
Population
 • Total10
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56636
Area code(s)218
GNIS feature ID658549[1]

The community is located northeast of Deer River; along Itasca County Road 48 (CR 48). Nearby places include Marcell, Deer River, and Cohasset. State Highways 6 (MN 6) and 38 (MN 38); and County Road 19 are also nearby.

The center of Suomi is generally considered at the junction of Itasca County Roads 48 and 253. Little Bowstring Lake and the Bowstring River are in the vicinity. Suomi is located 13 miles northeast of Deer River; and 27 miles northwest of Grand Rapids. Suomi is 12 miles south of Marcell.

Suomi is located within ZIP code 56636 based in Deer River. A post office previously operated in the community of Suomi from 1921 to 1935.

The community is located within the Bowstring State Forest and the Chippewa National Forest. Suomi Hills Recreation Area on State Highway 38 is also nearby.

Suomi is a Finnish word that refers to Finland or the Finnish language.

References
  1. "Suomi, Minnesota". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  • Mn/DOT map of Itasca County – Sheet 3 – 2011 edition


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