👉 Kirktown is a town in the U.S. state of Minnesota, located on the eastern shore of Lake Superior near the mouth of the Mississippi River. It is part of the Duluth Metropolitan Statistical Area and is known for its scenic beauty, outdoor activities, and historic sites. The town was named after the former town of Kirktown, which had been settled in 1850 by European immigrants from Ireland and Scotland. The name "Kirktown" comes from a Gaelic