Alma City, Minnesota facts for kids
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Alma City
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 Alma City
Location in Minnesota
Alma City
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Waseca |
| Township | Alton Township and Freedom Township |
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56048 and 56078
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 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. A post office was established at Alma City in 1870, and remained in operation until 1957.
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