Welcome to Ponsford ...
Ponsford is located in Becker County<1>.
The location of Ponsford has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
The pronunciation of Ponsford: PAHNS-ferd<3>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Ponsford, you might consider that their post office opened in 1892.
Ponsford is 1,530 feet [466 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Ponsford lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Ponsford is within the boundaries of the (218) area code.
The ZIP code for Ponsford: 56575<5>
Communities near Ponsford ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Ponsford.
- Park Rapids
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Rapids
- Park Rapids is located in Hubbard County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,335 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Park Rapids <6>
- Wolf Lake
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the south) - Long Lost Lake
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Lost Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Lost Lake
- Long Lost Lake is located in Clearwater County
- Estimated population in 2015: 44 people
- Osage
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Osage have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Osage
- Osage is located in Becker County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Osage <6>
- Two Inlets
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Two Inlets
- Two Inlets is located in Becker County
- Elbow Lake
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elbow Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elbow Lake
- Elbow Lake is located in Becker County
- Evergreen
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen
- Evergreen is located in Becker County
- Rochert
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rochert have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rochert
- Rochert is located in Becker County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rochert <6>
- Dorset
(20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dorset
- Dorset is located in Hubbard County
- Menahga
(20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Menahga have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Menahga
- Menahga is located in Wadena County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,307 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Menahga <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 Ponsford. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Ponsford.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Ponsford. 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 Ponsford.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Ponsford. See our Newspapers Page for Ponsford.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Ponsford ...
Looking for more information about Ponsford? 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 Ponsford, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Ponsford.
Adding Ponsford to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Ponsford 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 Ponsford was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Ponsford post office opened in 1892.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Ponsford.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Ponsford. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Becker County: www.co.becker.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 Becker, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | 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. |
| <3> | The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Ponsford. 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. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Ponsford - 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 community (such as Ponsford). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Ponsford 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> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |