Verdi, Minnesota facts for kids
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Verdi, Minnesota
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 Verdi, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Verdi, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lincoln |
| Township | Verdi |
| Elevation | 1,762 ft (537 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 654985 |
Verdi is a small, unincorporated community located in Verdi Township, Lincoln County, Minnesota, United States. This means it's not an official city or town with its own local government.
Verdi sits at an elevation of 1,762 feet (537 meters) above sea level. You can find Verdi on the Verdi US Geological Survey Map, which shows details about the area's geography.
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History of Verdi
How Verdi Got Its Start
Verdi was officially planned and marked out on a map in 1879. This process is called "platting." It helps organize how land is divided and used.
The Story Behind the Name
The community was named to honor a famous Italian composer named Giuseppe Verdi. He wrote many well-known operas. The name also comes from the Italian word verd, which means "green."
Verdi's Post Office History
A post office was opened in Verdi in 1879, the same year the community was established. This post office served the residents for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1997.
How to Say "Verdi"
Even though the composer's name is pronounced "Verd-ee," people who live in the community of Verdi say it differently. They pronounce it "Verd-eye."
