Cordova, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cordova, Minnesota
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 Cordova, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Cordova, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Le Sueur |
| Township | Cordova |
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56057
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 641495 |
Cordova is a small, unincorporated community in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States. Being "unincorporated" means it's not an official city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger Cordova Township.
Where is Cordova Located?
Cordova is found in the state of Minnesota. It sits along Le Sueur County Road 2. This road is close to where it meets Le Sueur County Road 5, near a place called Gorman Lake. Other roads nearby include County Roads 7 and 11. The Little Cannon River also flows close to the community.
A Look at Cordova's Past
Cordova has an interesting history. It once had its own post office, which operated from 1857 until 1907. The community was officially mapped out, or "platted," on September 28, 1867. Later, on February 27, 1878, it became an officially incorporated town. However, over time, it changed back to being an unincorporated community within Cordova Township.
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| 1880 | 140 | — | |
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Nearby Towns to Explore
If you're ever near Cordova, there are several other towns you might find close by. These include Le Center, Waterville, Kilkenny, Montgomery, Lexington, Cleveland, and Elysian.
