Located in lower central Carlton County, in eastern Minnesota, The city of Barnum is access through Interstate Highway 35, which runs through the southeastern part of the city, Carlton County Road 6 (Main Street), and County Road 61 (Front Street). Barnum is five miles northeast of Moose Lake and thirty-three miles southwest of Duluth. Other nearby communities are Atkinson, Automba, Blackhoof, Duesler, Duquette, Kettle River, Mahtowa, Nemadji, Nickerson, Otter Creek, Ronald, and Scotts Corner, and Sturgeon Lake. The annual Carlton County Fair is held in the fairgrounds at Barnum each summer. Incorporated in 1889, Barnum was named for George G. Barnum, paymaster of the Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad, which later became the St. Paul and Duluth Railway.
 
 
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Serving Carlton County for more than thirty years, the Barnum, Minnesota auto parts salvage yard offers general junk yard auto salvage, used car sales, used car parts sales, tire sales, engine rebuilding and auto repair services. Directions, garage hours, and payment options are posted.
http://barnumauto.com/
Barnum Community United Methodist Church
The UMC congregation meets in its facilities on Front Street, Barnum, Minnesota. Directions, a service schedule, calendar of programs and events, pastoral and leadership staff contacts, office hours, a church bulletin, sermon video, and an overview of its ministries are put forth. Announcements are posted to the site.
http://www.barnumumc.org/
Operating an elementary and high school campus, the public school district offers a PK-12th grade curriculum for students in Barnum, Minnesota. A district calendar, staff directory, student and parent handbooks, job postings, bullying information, and required notices are posted to the site.
http://isd91.org/
Specializing in the sale of pre-owned cars, trucks, SUVs and other vehicles, the auto dealership is located on Front Street, Barnum, Minnesota. Its inventory may be viewed online, sortable by price, year, make, model, and mileage. Its location, hours, finance options, special offers, and trade-in policies are put forth.
http://www.berubeauto.com/
Maintained by the Carlton County Agricultural & Industrial Society, the annual county fair is held at the fairgrounds in Barnum, Minnesota each August. Fair dates, a schedule of activities and events, ticket sales, and a downloadable discount premium book are featured, with highlights of its auto and horse racing events, tractor pull, and other events. Photos of previous events are included.
http://carltoncountyfairmn.com/
City of Barnum: Gateway to the Northwoods
Located on the Interstate Highway 35 corridor, forty miles north of Hinckley and forty miles south of Duluth, the city is in lower Carlton County, Minnesota. The official municipal web site offers a profile and demographics for the city, a community calendar, and administrative contacts.
http://www.barnummn.us/
A builder and dealer of modular and manufactured homes, the company is located in Barnum, Minnesota. Its model homes are featured, and a photographic and 3D gallery highlights a selection of its completed homes, including floor plans and descriptions. The company’s location, office hours, and contacts are included.
http://newidealhomes.com/
Chartered by the Barnum Community United Methodist Church, based in Barnum, Minnesota, and serving the Barnum, Cromwell, Kettle River, and Moose Lake communities, Troop 169 is affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America youth organization. Meeting schedules, a calendar of events, and general information about scouting is included.
http://www.vac-bsa.org/Troop169BarnumMN