Lucca, North Dakota facts for kids
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Lucca, North Dakota
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 Lucca, North Dakota
Location in North Dakota
Lucca, North Dakota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Barnes |
| Elevation | 1,214 ft (370 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 701 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1030035 |
Lucca is a small, unincorporated community located in Barnes County, North Dakota, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's usually managed by the county government.
About Lucca
Lucca is found in the state of North Dakota, which is in the central part of the United States. It's a quiet place where people live, but it doesn't have a mayor or its own city council. The county government helps take care of things like roads and services for the community.
How Lucca Got Its Name
People aren't entirely sure how Lucca got its name, but there are two main ideas. One idea is that it was named after a famous opera singer named Pauline Lucca. Opera singers perform in musical plays where they sing most of the words. Another idea is that the community was named after Lucca, a city in Tuscany, Italy. Tuscany is a beautiful region in central Italy known for its history and art.
