Inger, Minnesota
| Inger, Minnesota | |
|---|---|
| Census-designated place | |
  Inger, Minnesota within Itasca County | |
| Coordinates: 47°33′15″N 93°59′7″W / 47.55417°N 93.98528°WCoordinates: 47°33′15″N 93°59′7″W / 47.55417°N 93.98528°W | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State |
 Minnesota |
| County | Itasca |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 1.909 sq mi (4.94 km2) |
| • Land | 1.877 sq mi (4.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.032 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,332 ft (406 m) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 212 |
| • Density | 110/sq mi (43/km2) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 56636 |
| Area Code | 218 |
| GNIS ID | 656702[3] |
Inger is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States, along the Bowstring River of the Leech Lake Indian Reservation. As of the 2010 census, its population was 212.[2]
The center of Inger is generally considered at the junction of Itasca County Roads 35 and 146. State Highway 46 (MN 46) is also in the vicinity. Inger is located 22 miles northwest of Deer River.
In Ojibwe, the community is called Chi-achaabaaning, meaning "by the Big Bowstring" due to its location along the Bowstring River. The village is located in the former Inger Township, which reverted to being unorganized. Named for one of its pioneer settlers, a post office was in operation from 1912 until 1955.
Located 9 miles south of Inger is the Winnibigoshish Lake Dam, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
References
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
- ↑ "Inger, Minnesota". Geographic Names Information System, U.S. Geological Survey.
- Rand McNally Road Atlas – 2007 edition – Minnesota entry
- Official State of Minnesota Highway Map – 2011/2012 edition
- Mn/DOT map of Itasca County – Sheet 2 – 2011 edition
