Welcome to Currie ...
The city of Currie is located in Murray County<1>.
The pronunciation of Currie: KUR-ee<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Currie, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Currie has a population of 214 people<3> (see below for details).
Currie is 1,500 feet [457 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Currie lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Currie lies within the (507) area code.
The ZIP code for Currie: 56123<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Currie had an population of 214 people. This is a decrease of 8.15% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 4.89% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Currie had a population of 233 people. This makes Currie the county's 5th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 233 people, the population of Currie increased 3.56% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 225 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Currie.
Communities Also Named Currie ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 10 communities that are also named Currie - they are located in Mississippi (3), Nevada, New Brunswick, North Carolina, Ontario, Tennessee and Texas (2).
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Currie.
Communities near Currie ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Currie.
- Tracy
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tracy have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tracy
- Tracy is located in Lyon County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,055 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tracy <7>
- Slayton
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slayton
- Slayton is located in Murray County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,959 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Slayton <7>
- Fulda
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fulda
- Fulda is located in Murray County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,206 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fulda <7>
- Walnut Grove
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Grove
- Walnut Grove is located in Redwood County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 798 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Walnut Grove <7>
- Westbrook
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westbrook
- Westbrook is located in Cottonwood County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 712 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Westbrook <7>
- Balaton
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Balaton have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Balaton
- Balaton is located in Lyon County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 616 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Balaton <7>
- Chandler
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest) - Lake Wilson
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Wilson have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Wilson
- Lake Wilson is located in Murray County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 224 people
- Storden
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the east) - Avoca
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
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 Currie. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Currie.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Currie. 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 Currie.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Currie. Our list includes 5 papers. See our Newspapers Page for Currie.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Currie ...
Looking for more information about Currie? 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 Currie, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Currie.
Adding Currie to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Currie 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 Currie was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Currie on a map titled Shell Oil Road Map for Minnesota (1956).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Currie.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Currie. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Murray County: www.murray-countymn.com/
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 Murray, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Currie. 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. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Currie. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Currie - 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 Currie). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Currie or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | 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. |
| <7> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |