Gilbert, Minnesota
Gilbert is a city of 1,697 people in St. Louis County, Minnesota, founded in 1907.
Why visit Gilbert
Townapedia lists 24 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 5 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Thomas Rukavina Memorial Bridge, B'nai Abraham Synagogue, Camp Esquagama and Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 77°F; January lows average -2°F.
Weather in Gilbert
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Gilbert
Gilbert is a city in St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,687 at the 2020 census. State Highway 37 (MN 37) and State Highway 135 (MN 135) are two of the main routes in Gilbert. Gilbert is part of the Quad Cities, with Virginia, Eveleth, and Mountain Iron.
From the Wikipedia article Gilbert, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Thomas Rukavina Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 3.8 mi
Highway bridge in Minnesota, U.S
Museums and landmarks24
B'nai Abraham Synagogue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Historic former synagogue in Virginia, Minnesota, United States
Camp Esquagama
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Historic summer camp in Minnesota, USA
Charles Lenont House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Historic house in Virginia, Minnesota, United States
Coates House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
House in Virginia, Minnesota
Eveleth Recreation Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic building in Eveleth, Minnesota, United States
Finnish Sauna
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Finnish sauna in Virginia, Minnesota
First National Bank of Gilbert
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic bank building in Gilbert, Minnesota, United States
Hotel Glode
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic building in Eveleth, Minnesota, United States
LaSalle Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic apartment building in Virginia, Minnesota, United States
Lincoln School Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
School building in Virginia, United States of America
St. Louis County District Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Virginia, Minnesota, NRHP-listed in St. Louis County
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Virginia Brewery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Former brewery in Virginia, Minnesota, United States
12 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area
Park · 0.9 mi
DNR Gilbert OHV park is a outdoor recreational park dedicated to Off Highway Vehicle usage. It allows ATV's & OHV's. The park is open...
7196 Pettit Rd, Gilbert
OHV Trail Overlook
Park · 3.0 mi
Scenic Overlook that is on top of an old mine dump. The overlook has clear views of the City of Virginia as well as the Thunderbird...
Restaurants and cafes5
History
Gilbert was platted in 1907. A post office has been in operation at Gilbert since 1907.
From the History section of Gilbert, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship3
Church of St. John the Baptist
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Church of the Holy Family
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Map of Gilbert
56 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16°F | -2°F | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 22°F | 2°F | 0.7 in |
| Mar | 35°F | 14°F | 1.2 in |
| Apr | 49°F | 28°F | 1.9 in |
| May | 63°F | 41°F | 3.0 in |
| Jun | 72°F | 51°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 77°F | 56°F | 3.9 in |
| Aug | 76°F | 54°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 66°F | 45°F | 3.4 in |
| Oct | 51°F | 33°F | 2.5 in |
| Nov | 34°F | 20°F | 1.4 in |
| Dec | 22°F | 6°F | 1.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Eveleth Wwtp Hcn (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
St. Louis County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2025-05-14: Munger Shaw Fire (Fire)
- 2024-06-28: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-07-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2022-07-13: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Eveleth-Virginia Municipal Airport (EVM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Eveleth 5 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Aurora 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Chisholm 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
- Hibbing 24 mi west, about 39 min by car
- Ely 40 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Hermantown 48 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Coleraine 50 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Duluth 51 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Cloquet 53 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Grand Rapids 53 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Gilbert, Minnesota Summer Sunset (37763437492), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Duluth, Winnipeg, & Pacific Depot, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Camp Esquagama Lodge, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Eveleth Recreation Building, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Virginia City Hall, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Church of the Holy Family, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lincoln School Building, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- B'nai Abraham Synagogue, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Church of St. John the Baptist (Virginia, MN), McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- W. Bailey House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Charles Lenont House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hotel Glode, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Ivy Manor in Virginia, Minnesota, Tcadeau, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Virginia Commercial Historic District, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Virginia-Rainy Lake Lumber Company Manager's Residence, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Coates House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Finnish Sauna, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Louis County District Courthouse, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Virginia Recreation Building, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- W.T. Bailey House 2017, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Virginia Brewery, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First National Bank of Gilbert, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jukola Boardinghouse, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Virginia-Rainy Lake Lumber Company Office, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Valon Tuote Raittiusseura, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- IronRangeHistoricalSociety, DrGregMN, CC BY-SA 3.0
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