Zim, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Zim
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The Zim Post Office
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 Zim, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Zim, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Saint Louis |
| Township | McDavitt Township |
| Elevation | 1,342 ft (409 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 20 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55738
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 662843 |
Zim is an unincorporated place in McDavitt Township, St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States.
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Geography
The community is located 14 miles southwest of the city of Eveleth at the junction of Saint Louis County Highway 7 and County Road 27. The Saint Louis River is nearby.
History
A post office called Zim was established in 1899, and remained in operation until 1990. The community derives its name from Zimmerman, the surname of a lumberman who worked in the area.
Arts and culture
The annual Sax–Zim Winter Birding Festival is held in February. The event is organized for birdwatching. The nearby "Sax –Zim Bog" is home to one of the world's best birdwatching places. It was named for the two nearby communities of Zim and Sax. Every February, the habitat hosts a three-day festival for birdwatchers.
- Rand McNally Road Atlas – 2007 edition – Minnesota entry
- Official State of Minnesota Highway Map – 2011/2012 edition
Images for kids
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Sax-Zim Bog Welcome Center sign
