Genoa, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Genoa
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 Genoa, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Genoa, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Olmsted |
| Township | New Haven Township and Kalmar Township |
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55963 and 55920
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 644070 |
Genoa is a small, quiet place in Olmsted County, Minnesota, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of larger areas called townships.
Genoa is located along 75th Street NW, close to Exchange Avenue. It sits within two townships: New Haven Township and Kalmar Township. Some nearby places you might know are Oronoco, Pine Island, and Byron. The South Branch Middle Fork of the Zumbro River also flows nearby, adding to the natural beauty of the area.
History of Genoa
Genoa has a history that goes back to the 1800s. The area was officially mapped out and divided into plots of land in 1865. This process is called platting, and it helps organize how land is used and sold.
The community was named after the famous city of Genoa in Italy. Imagine a small piece of Italy right here in Minnesota! A post office was opened in Genoa in 1872, which was a big deal for communication back then. It helped people send and receive letters and packages. However, the post office eventually closed its doors in 1905.
