Welcome to Verndale ...
The city of Verndale is located in Wadena County<1>.
The location of Verndale has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Verndale, you might consider that their post office opened in 1878.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Verndale has a population of 572 people<3> (see below for details).
Verndale is 1,340 feet [408 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Verndale lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for Verndale: (218)
The ZIP code for Verndale: 56481<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Verndale had an population of 572 people. This is a decrease of 4.98% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 0.52% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Verndale had a population of 602 people. This makes Verndale the county's 4th most populous community.
The population of Verndale represents 0.01% of the total population of Minnesota (which has 5,303,925 people), making it the state's 465th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 602 people, the population of Verndale increased 4.7% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 575 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Verndale.
Communities Also Named Verndale ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found another community named Verndale - it's located in Washington.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Verndale.
Communities near Verndale ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Verndale.
- Wadena
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wadena have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wadena
- Wadena is located in Otter Tail County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,121 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wadena <6>
- Staples
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Staples have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Staples
- Staples is located in Todd County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,068 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Staples <6>
- New York Mills
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New York Mills
- New York Mills is located in Otter Tail County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,220 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New York Mills <6>
- Sebeka
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sebeka have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sebeka
- Sebeka is located in Wadena County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 668 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sebeka <6>
- Motley
(18 miles [29 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Motley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Motley
- Motley is located in Morrison County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 653 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Motley <6>
- Clarissa
(18 miles [29 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clarissa have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarissa
- Clarissa is located in Todd County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 651 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clarissa <6>
- Eagle Bend
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagle Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Bend
- Eagle Bend is located in Todd County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 518 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eagle Bend <6>
- Bertha
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bertha have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bertha
- Bertha is located in Todd County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 481 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bertha <6>
- Deer Creek
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Creek
- Deer Creek is located in Otter Tail County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 321 people
- Hewitt
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Verndale. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Verndale.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Verndale. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Verndale.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Verndale. Our list includes 4 papers. See our Newspapers Page for Verndale.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Verndale ...
Looking for more information about Verndale? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Verndale, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Verndale.
Adding Verndale to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Verndale in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Verndale was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Verndale post office opened in 1878.
We also found Verndale in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Verndale.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Verndale. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Wadena County: www.co.wadena.mn.us/
The official website for State of Minnesota: https://mn.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Minnesota's counties, including Wadena, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Verndale. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Verndale - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Verndale). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Verndale or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |