Welcome to Strathcona ...
The city of Strathcona is located in Roseau County<1>.
The location of Strathcona has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
The pronunciation of Strathcona: strath-KOH-nuh<3>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Strathcona, you might consider that their post office opened in 1905.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Strathcona has a population of 42 people<4> (see below for details).
Strathcona is 1,120 feet [341 m] above sea level.<5>.
Time Zone: Strathcona lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Strathcona lies within the (218) area code.
The ZIP code for Strathcona: 56759<6>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Strathcona had an population of 42 people. This is a decrease of 4.55% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 44.83% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Strathcona had a population of 44 people. This makes Strathcona the county's 8th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 44 people, the population of Strathcona increased 51.72% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 29 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Strathcona.
Communities Also Named Strathcona ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 4 communities that are also named Strathcona - they are located in British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Prince Edward Island.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Strathcona.
Communities near Strathcona ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Strathcona.
- Karlstad
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Karlstad have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Karlstad
- Karlstad is located in Kittson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 706 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Karlstad <7>
- Greenbush
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenbush have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenbush
- Greenbush is located in Roseau County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 696 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greenbush <7>
- Newfolden
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest) - Badger
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Badger have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Badger
- Badger is located in Roseau County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 353 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Badger <7>
- Middle River
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Middle River have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middle River
- Middle River is located in Marshall County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 301 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Middle River <7>
- Holt
(18 miles [29 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holt
- Holt is located in Marshall County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 87 people
- Strandquist
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Strandquist have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strandquist
- Strandquist is located in Marshall County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 68 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Strandquist <7>
- Deerwood
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the west) - Gatzke
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast) - Halma
(20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Halma have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halma
- Halma is located in Kittson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 60 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Halma <7>
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 Strathcona. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Strathcona.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Strathcona. 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 Strathcona.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Strathcona. See our Newspapers Page for Strathcona.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Strathcona ...
Looking for more information about Strathcona? 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 Strathcona, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Strathcona.
Adding Strathcona to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Strathcona 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 Strathcona was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<8>
From that list, the Strathcona post office opened in 1905.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Strathcona.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Strathcona. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
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 Roseau, 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 Strathcona. 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> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Strathcona. |
| <5> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Strathcona - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <6> | 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 Strathcona). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Strathcona or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <7> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <8> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |