Skibo, Minnesota
| Skibo, Minnesota | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Skibo, Minnesota  Skibo, Minnesota Location of the community of Skibo | |
| Coordinates: 47°29′08″N 91°59′40″W / 47.48556°N 91.99444°WCoordinates: 47°29′08″N 91°59′40″W / 47.48556°N 91.99444°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Saint Louis |
| Township | Bassett Township |
| Elevation | 1,585 ft (483 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 10 |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 55750 |
| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 662465[1] |
Skibo is an unincorporated community in Bassett Township, Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States.
Geography
The community is located 8 miles east of Hoyt Lakes, near Saint Louis County Road 110 (CR 110). Skibo is located within the Superior National Forest. Bird Lake Recreation Area and the Saint Louis River are both nearby.
History
Skibo contained a post office between 1902 and 1919.[2] The community was named after Skibo Castle in Scotland.[3]
References
- ↑ "Skibo, Minnesota". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ "St. Louis County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
- ↑ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 489.
- Rand McNally Road Atlas – 2007 edition – Minnesota entry
- Official State of Minnesota Highway Map – 2011/2012 edition
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