Greenleaf, Minnesota facts for kids
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Greenleaf, Minnesota
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 Greenleaf, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Greenleaf, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Meeker |
| Townships | Ellsworth and Greenleaf |
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55355
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 644445 |
Greenleaf is a small, unincorporated community in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States. An unincorporated community is a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Greenleaf is located near the towns of Litchfield and Cedar Mills. You can find it along Meeker County Road 18, close to State Highway 22 (MN 22).
Greenleaf is part of two larger areas called Ellsworth Township and Greenleaf Township.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 54 | — | |
| 1880 | 63 | 16.7% | |
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History of Greenleaf
Greenleaf was first planned out in 1859 by a person named William Henry Greenleaf. When a town is "plattted," it means its streets, blocks, and lots are officially mapped out. The community was named after him. William Henry Greenleaf was also a State Senator, which means he was an elected official who helped make laws for the state of Minnesota.
A post office was opened in Greenleaf in 1860. This post office helped people send and receive mail for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1906.
