Manannah, Minnesota facts for kids
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Manannah, Minnesota
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 Manannah, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Manannah, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Meeker |
| Township | Manannah |
| Elevation | 1,155 ft (352 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55329 and 56243
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 647430 |
Manannah is a small, quiet place in Minnesota, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Manannah Township in Meeker County.
You can find Manannah where Meeker County Roads 3 and 30 meet. It's close to other towns like Eden Valley, Grove City, Paynesville, and Litchfield. Important roads like State Highways 4 (MN 4) and 22 (MN 22) are also nearby.
History of Manannah
Early Beginnings
Manannah was first planned out in 1856. This process, called "platting," is when someone draws up a map of an area, dividing it into lots and streets. It was planned again in 1871. People believe the name "Manannah" came from a place in Scotland.
Post Office and Population
A post office was opened in Manannah in 1857. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office stayed open for many years, until 1907.
In 1880, the United States Census counted the population of Manannah. At that time, 114 people lived in the community.
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| 1880 | 114 | — | |
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