CRIAGVILLE

NAME: Criagville
COUNTY: Koochiching
ROADS: 2WD
GRID: 1
CLIMATE: Bitter in winter, nice in the summer
BEST TIME TO VISIT: Summer
COMMENTS: 6 miles north the town of effie.Mn hwy 1 and mn hwy 38
REMAINS: Not much left
Big logging town around turn of the century.Had approx.3500 residents.45 miles from any law enforcment.Had a reputation of brothels and drinking.Had a hospital and school.A place to get a woman and play cards for the loggers.Declined when all the trees were logged off.1 house remains.Resident has picture album. Submitted by: Daniel Nieman

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