Welcome to Askov ...
The city of Askov is located in Pine County<1>.
The pronunciation of Askov: AK-kohv<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Askov, you might consider that their post office opened in 1909.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Askov has a population of 351 people<3> (see below for details).
Askov is 1,160 feet [354 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Askov lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Askov is located in the (320) area code.
The ZIP code for Askov: 55704<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Askov had an population of 351 people. This is a decrease of 3.57% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 4.62% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Askov had a population of 364 people. This makes Askov the county's 7th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 364 people, the population of Askov decreased 1.09% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 368 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Askov.
Communities near Askov ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Askov.
- Moose Lake
(18 miles [29 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moose Lake
- Moose Lake is located in Carlton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,790 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Moose Lake <6>
- Sandstone
(5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandstone have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandstone
- Sandstone is located in Pine County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,554 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sandstone <6>
- Hinckley
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hinckley
- Hinckley is located in Pine County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,899 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hinckley <6>
- Sturgeon Lake
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sturgeon Lake
- Sturgeon Lake is located in Pine County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 431 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sturgeon Lake <6>
- Willow River
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow River
- Willow River is located in Pine County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 397 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Willow River <6>
- Finlayson
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Finlayson
- Finlayson is located in Pine County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 305 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Finlayson <6>
- Rutledge
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest) - Bruno
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bruno
- Bruno is located in Pine County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 97 people
- Kerrick
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kerrick
- Kerrick is located in Pine County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 63 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kerrick <6>
- Denham
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Askov. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Askov.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Askov. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Askov.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Askov. See our Newspapers Page for Askov.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Askov ...
Looking for more information about Askov? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Askov, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Askov.
Adding Askov to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Askov in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Askov was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<8>
From that list, the Askov post office opened in 1909.
We also found Askov on a map titled Shell Oil Road Map for Minnesota (1956).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Askov.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Askov. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Pine County: www.pinecounty.org/
The official website for State of Minnesota: https://mn.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Minnesota's counties, including Pine, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Askov. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Askov. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Askov - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Askov). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Askov or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <8> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |