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Veseli
Church of the Most Holy Trinity
Church of the Most Holy Trinity
Veseli, Minnesota is located in Minnesota
Veseli, Minnesota
Veseli, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Veseli, Minnesota is located in the United States
Veseli, Minnesota
Veseli, Minnesota
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Rice County
Township Wheatland Township
Elevation
1,076 ft (328 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55046
Area code(s) 507
GNIS feature ID 653643

Veseli is a small, unique community in Rice County, Minnesota. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Wheatland Township.

Veseli was officially started in 1889. Its name comes from a city in the Czech Republic called Veselí nad Lužnicí. Many of the first people to settle here came from that area. Veseli was one of the four biggest communities in Minnesota founded by Czech immigrants.

Where is Veseli Located?

Veseli is found along Rice County Road 6. This road is also known as 50th Street West. It's close to where it meets Jackson Avenue.

Nearby Roads and Towns

You can find State Highway 19 nearby. It's located to the east and north of Veseli. The community uses the ZIP code 55046. This ZIP code is mainly for the town of Lonsdale.

Other towns close to Veseli include:

The Church of the Most Holy Trinity

Veseli is home to a very special building. It's the Church of the Most Holy Trinity. This church is famous for its beautiful design. It has a unique brick outside. Inside, it features an Italian Romanesque style. This makes it a well-known landmark in the area.

A Look at Veseli's Past Population

Over the years, the number of people living in Veseli has changed. Here's a quick look at its population in the early days:

  • 1890: 182 people
  • 1900: 249 people
  • 1910: 235 people
  • 1920: 179 people
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