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Genoa, Minnesota is located in Minnesota
Genoa, Minnesota
Genoa, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Genoa, Minnesota is located in the United States
Genoa, Minnesota
Genoa, Minnesota
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Olmsted
Township New Haven Township and Kalmar Township
Elevation
1,014 ft (309 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55963 and 55920
Area code(s) 507
GNIS feature ID 644070

Genoa is an unincorporated community in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located along 75th Street NW (County 14) near Exchange Avenue. Genoa is located within New Haven Township and Kalmar Township. Nearby places include Oronoco, Pine Island, and Byron. The South Branch Middle Fork of the Zumbro River flows nearby.

History

Genoa was platted in 1865, and named after Genoa, in Italy. A post office was established at Genoa in 1872, and remained in operation until 1905.

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