Wheatland, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wheatland
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 Wheatland, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Wheatland, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Rice County |
| Township | Wheatland Township |
| Elevation | 1,053 ft (321 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56069
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 655007 |
Wheatland is a small, quiet community located in Rice County, Minnesota, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own separate city government like a big town or city would. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Wheatland Township.
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Discovering Wheatland
Where is Wheatland Located?
You can find Wheatland by looking for Union Lake Trail. The community is right along this trail, especially near where it meets Jennings Avenue and Kent Avenue. It's a peaceful spot in the countryside.
What Towns are Nearby?
Even though Wheatland is a small community, it's close to several other towns. If you travel a short distance, you can reach places like Lonsdale, Veseli, Montgomery, New Prague, and Millersburg. These nearby towns offer more services and activities.
How Many People Lived Here?
In the past, people counted how many lived in Wheatland.
- In 1900, there were 135 people.
- By 1910, the number was 85 people.
This information comes from the U.S. Decennial Census, which counts the population every ten years.
