Parkdale, Minnesota facts for kids
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Parkdale
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 Parkdale, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Parkdale, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Otter Tail |
| Elevation | 1,197 ft (365 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 654871 |
Parkdale is a small, unincorporated community located in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes or businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. It's part of the larger county.
History of Parkdale: What's in a Name?
Parkdale has an interesting past. It wasn't always called Parkdale!
Original Name: Hazel Dell
The community was first known as Hazel Dell. This name was given when the area was officially mapped out, or platted, in 1876.
Post Office and Name Change
Later, a post office was opened in the community. This post office operated under the name Parkdale. It served the area from 1877 until 1893. This is how the community eventually became known as Parkdale.
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