Manannah, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Manannah, Minnesota
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Minnesota#USA
Pushpin Label:Manannah
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Meeker
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Manannah
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1155
Coordinates:45.2536°N -94.6175°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:55329 and 56243
Area Code:320
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:647430

Manannah is an unincorporated community in Manannah Township, Meeker County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located near the junction of Meeker County Roads 3 and 30. Nearby places include Eden Valley, Grove City, Paynesville, and Litchfield. State Highways 4 (MN 4) and 22 (MN 22) are also in the immediate area.

History

Manannah was platted in 1856, and again in 1871, and supposedly named after a place in Scotland.[1] A post office was established at Manannah in 1857, and remained in operation until 1907.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 340.
  2. Web site: Meeker County . Jim Forte Postal History . 21 July 2015.