Alma City, Minnesota Explained

Alma City
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Minnesota#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Waseca
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Alton Township and Freedom Township
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1063
Coordinates:44.0225°N -93.7281°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:56048 and 56078
Area Code:507
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:639297

Alma City is an unincorporated community in Waseca County, Minnesota, United States, south of Janesville.

Geography

The community is located along Waseca County Road 9 (320th Avenue) near County Road 54. Alma City is located within Alton Township and Freedom Township. Nearby places include Janesville, Pemberton, and Waldorf. County Road 3 is also in the immediate area. The Le Sueur River flows nearby.

History

Alma City was platted in 1865, and named for Alma Hills, the daughter of an early settler.[1] A post office was established at Alma City in 1870, and remained in operation until 1957.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 564.
  2. Web site: Waseca County . Jim Forte Postal History . 13 August 2015.