Welcome to Holyoke ...
Holyoke is located in Carlton County<1>.
The location of Holyoke has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Holyoke, you might consider that their post office opened in 1894.
When the people of Holyoke refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Holyoker<3>
Holyoke is 1,030 feet [314 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Holyoke lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Holyoke lies within the (218) area code.
The ZIP code for Holyoke: 55749<5>
Communities Also Named Holyoke ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 5 communities that are also named Holyoke - they are located in Alberta, Colorado, Kansas (2) and Massachusetts.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Holyoke.
Communities near Holyoke ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Holyoke.
- Cloquet
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloquet
- Cloquet is located in Carlton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 12,014 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cloquet <6>
- Moose Lake
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)- 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>
- Carlton
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carlton
- Carlton is located in Carlton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,081 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carlton <6>
- Scanlon
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the north) - Superior Village
(18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Superior Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Superior Village
- Superior Village is located in Douglas County (WI)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 713 people
- Barnum
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barnum
- Barnum is located in Carlton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 593 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Barnum <6>
- Wrenshall
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wrenshall have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wrenshall
- Wrenshall is located in Carlton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 423 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wrenshall <6>
- Oliver
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast) - Gary
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast) - Thomson
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
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 Holyoke. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Holyoke.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Holyoke. 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 Holyoke.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Holyoke. See our Newspapers Page for Holyoke.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Holyoke ...
Looking for more information about Holyoke? 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.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Holyoke, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Holyoke.
Adding Holyoke to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Holyoke 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 Holyoke was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Holyoke post office opened in 1894.
We also found Holyoke in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Holyoke.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Holyoke. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Carlton County: www.co.carlton.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 Carlton, 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> | A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Holyoke refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a community's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Holyoke may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Holyoke - 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 Holyoke). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Holyoke 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/ |