Sveadahl, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Sveadahl
Pushpin Map:Minnesota#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Watonwan
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1073
Coordinates:44.0742°N -94.7394°W
Area Code:507
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:652872

Sveadahl is an unincorporated community located in Adrian Township, Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States. The elevation is 1,073 feet.[1]

History

A post office called Sveadahl was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] Sveadahl is a name derived from Swedish meaning "Swedish valley".[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://minnesota.hometownlocator.com/mn/watonwan/sveadahl.cfm Minnesota Hometown Locator
  2. Web site: Watonwan County . Jim Forte Postal History . 14 August 2015.
  3. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 576.