Elbow Lake, Minnesota
Elbow Lake: City in and county seat of Grant County, Minnesota, United Statesn
About
Elbow Lake is a city located in the county of Grant in the U.S. state of Minnesota.
Quick Facts about Elbow Lake
| Population : | 1,144 |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Grant County |
| Different from : | Elbow Lake |
| Postal code : | 56531 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 218 |
| Area : | 4.41 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,220 feet / 372 meters |
| Capital city : | Elbow Lake is capital of Grant County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1873 (152 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 22:19:14 (4th December 2025) |
Geography
Elbow Lake is located at 45°59'39"N 95°58'36"W (45.9941300, -95.9767200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Elbow Lake
People born in Elbow Lake (1)
American-football player (1899-1972) Oscar Christianson was born in Elbow Lake
Schools in Elbow Lake
College & universities near Elbow Lake, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173559 | Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Fergus Falls (MN) | 56537-1000 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Elbow Lake, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DLK | Detroit Lakes | 116 Pioneer Street | RAIL |
| SPL | Staples | First & Fourth Aves | RAIL |
| FAR | Fargo | 420 4th Street North | RAIL |
Post offices near Elbow Lake
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Elbow Lak Post Office | Elbow Lake (MN) | 56531 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Elbow Lake , Minnesota census-designated place in Becker and Clearwater counties, Minnesota, United States with a population of 140 people.
Other cities in Grant County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Grant County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hoffman | 688 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Herman | 445 | City in Grant County, Minnesota, United States |
| Ashby | 444 | City in Grant County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Barrett | 414 | City in Grant County, Minnesota, United States |
| Erdahl | 355 | Township in Grant County, Minnesota |
| Wendell | 165 | City in Grant County, Minnesota, United States |
| Norcross | 71 | City in Grant County, Minnesota |
Distance to Other Cities
Elbow Lake distances to largest Minnesota cities
