Welcome to Bock ...
The city of Bock is located in Mille Lacs County<1>.
The location of Bock has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Bock, you might consider that their post office opened in 1892.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Bock has a population of 106 people<3> (see below for details).
Bock is 1,080 feet [329 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Bock lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Bock is within the boundaries of the (320) area code.
The ZIP code for Bock: 56313<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Bock had an population of 106 people.
At the time of the 2010 Census, Bock had a population of 106 people. This makes Bock the county's 8th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 106 people, the population of Bock has remained roughly the same as the 2000 Census (which had a count of 106 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Bock.
Communities Also Named Bock ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found another community named Bock - it's located in Virginia.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Bock.
Communities near Bock ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Bock.
- Princeton
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Princeton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Princeton
- Princeton is located in Mille Lacs County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,738 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Princeton <6>
- Mora
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mora have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mora
- Mora is located in Kanabec County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,583 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mora <6>
- Milaca
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milaca have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milaca
- Milaca is located in Mille Lacs County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,899 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Milaca <6>
- Foley
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Foley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foley
- Foley is located in Benton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,653 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Foley <6>
- Braham
(18 miles [29 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Braham have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Braham
- Braham is located in Isanti County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,850 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Braham <6>
- Foreston
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foreston
- Foreston is located in Mille Lacs County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 527 people
- Ogilvie
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ogilvie have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ogilvie
- Ogilvie is located in Kanabec County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 373 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ogilvie <6>
- Pease
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest) - Gilman
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gilman have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilman
- Gilman is located in Benton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 216 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gilman <6>
- Grasston
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grasston have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grasston
- Grasston is located in Kanabec County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 153 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grasston <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 Bock. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Bock.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Bock. 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 Bock.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Bock. See our Newspapers Page for Bock.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Bock ...
Looking for more information about Bock? 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 Bock, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Bock.
Adding Bock to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Bock 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 Bock was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Bock post office opened in 1892.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Bock.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Bock. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Mille Lacs County: www.co.mille-lacs.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 Mille Lacs, 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> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Bock. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Bock - 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 Bock). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Bock 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/ |