Alma City, Minnesota facts for kids
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Alma City
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 Alma City
Location in Minnesota
Alma City
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Waseca |
| Township | Alton Township and Freedom Township |
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56048 and 56078
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 639297 |
Alma City is a small, quiet community in Waseca County, Minnesota, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own separate city government. Instead, it's part of the larger county area. Alma City is located south of the town of Janesville.
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Where is Alma City?
Alma City is found along Waseca County Road 9. This road is also called 320th Avenue. It's close to another road, County Road 54.
The community is located across two different areas called townships: Alton Township and Freedom Township.
Nearby Towns and Natural Features
If you look on a map, you'll find other towns nearby. These include Janesville, Pemberton, and Waldorf. Another important road in the area is County Road 3. The Le Sueur River also flows close to Alma City, which is a natural landmark.
A Look Back: Alma City's History
Alma City has a history that goes back many years. It was officially planned out in 1865. This process is called "platting," which means laying out the streets and property lots for a new community.
How Alma City Got Its Name
The community was named after a young girl. Her name was Alma Hills, and she was the daughter of one of the first people to settle in the area.
The Post Office in Alma City
A post office was opened in Alma City in 1870. This was an important place where people could send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years, staying open until 1957.
