International Falls–Fort Frances Border Crossing

International Falls–Fort Frances Border Crossing
US Border Inspection Station at International Falls, MN as seen in 1998
Location
Country United States; Canada
Location

US Port: 2 Second Ave, International Falls, MN 56649

Canadian Port: 101 Church Street, Fort Frances, ON P9A 3X8
Coordinates 48°36′28″N 93°24′05″W / 48.607798°N 93.40149°W / 48.607798; -93.40149
Details
Opened 1895
US Phone (218) 283-2541
Canadian Phone (807) 274-7341
Hours Open 24 hours
Website
https://www.cbp.gov/contact/ports/international-falls

The International Falls–Fort Frances Border Crossing connects the cities of International Falls, Minnesota and Fort Frances, Ontario, at the Fort Frances–International Falls International Bridge.

The US port of entry was established in 1895, when the city of International Falls and its post office were established. However, significant cross-border traffic didn't occur until after the dam across the Rainy River was completed in 1905. In 1912, the Fort Frances–International Falls International Bridge was completed.[1] It was built by the Minnesota and Ontario Paper Company, and featured a railroad track and two vehicular lanes. Cars and trucks must cross the tracks at grade on both ends of the bridge.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Whitbeck, Faye (July 11, 2012). "The Bridge". ifallsjournal.com. International Falls Journal. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
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