Welcome to Flom ...
Flom is located in Norman County<1>.
The pronunciation of Flom: FLAHM<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Flom, you might consider that their post office opened in 1895.
Flom is 1,280 feet [390 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Flom lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Flom lies within the (218) area code.
The ZIP code for Flom: 56541<4>
Communities near Flom ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Flom.
- Mahnomen
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mahnomen have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mahnomen
- Mahnomen is located in Mahnomen County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,220 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mahnomen <6>
- Lake Park
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Park have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Park
- Lake Park is located in Becker County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 787 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake Park <6>
- Twin Valley
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Valley
- Twin Valley is located in Norman County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 750 people
- Ulen
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ulen have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ulen
- Ulen is located in Clay County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 544 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ulen <6>
- Waubun
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waubun have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waubun
- Waubun is located in Mahnomen County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 401 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waubun <6>
- Callaway
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Callaway have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Callaway
- Callaway is located in Becker County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 227 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Callaway <6>
- Hitterdal
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest) - Gary
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gary have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gary
- Gary is located in Norman County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 201 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gary <6>
- Ogema
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast) - Felton
(18 miles [29 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Felton
- Felton is located in Clay County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 171 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Felton <6>
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 Flom. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Flom.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Flom. 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 Flom.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Flom. See our Newspapers Page for Flom.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Flom ...
Looking for more information about Flom? 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 Flom, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Flom.
Adding Flom to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Flom 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 Flom was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Flom post office opened in 1895.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Flom.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Flom. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Norman County: www.co.norman.mn.us/
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 Norman, 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 Flom. 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> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Flom - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | 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 community (such as Flom). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Flom or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | 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. |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |