Veseli, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Veseli
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Church of the Most Holy Trinity
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 Veseli, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Veseli, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| 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
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| 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.
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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
