Welcome to Vernon Center ...
The city of Vernon Center is located in Blue Earth County<1>.
The location of Vernon Center has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Vernon Center, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
A typical abbreviation for Vernon Center: Vernon Ctr. (or less commonly used: Vernon Cen., Vernon Cent. or Vernon Cntr.)
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Vernon Center has a population of 313 people<3> (see below for details).
Vernon Center is 1,020 feet [311 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Vernon Center lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for Vernon Center: (507)
The ZIP code for Vernon Center: 56090<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Vernon Center had an population of 313 people. This is a decrease of 5.72% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 12.81% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Vernon Center had a population of 332 people. This makes Vernon Center the county's 9th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 332 people, the population of Vernon Center decreased 7.52% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 359 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Vernon Center.
Communities Also Named Vernon Center ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 3 communities that are also named Vernon Center - they are located in Connecticut, Michigan and New York.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Vernon Center.
Communities near Vernon Center ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Vernon Center.
- Mankato
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mankato have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mankato
- Mankato is located in Blue Earth County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 43,435 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mankato <6>
- North Mankato
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Mankato have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Mankato
- North Mankato is located in Nicollet County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 14,052 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for North Mankato <6>
- Eagle Lake
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagle Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Lake
- Eagle Lake is located in Blue Earth County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,123 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eagle Lake <6>
- Lake Crystal
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Crystal
- Lake Crystal is located in Blue Earth County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,512 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake Crystal <6>
- Madelia
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Madelia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Madelia
- Madelia is located in Watonwan County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,226 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Madelia <6>
- Mapleton
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mapleton
- Mapleton is located in Blue Earth County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,682 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mapleton <6>
- Winnebago
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winnebago have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winnebago
- Winnebago is located in Faribault County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,334 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Winnebago <6>
- Truman
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest) - Saint Clair
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Clair have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Clair
- Saint Clair is located in Blue Earth County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 821 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Clair <6>
- Minnesota Lake
(18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minnesota Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minnesota Lake
- Minnesota Lake is located in Faribault County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 640 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Minnesota Lake <6>
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 Vernon Center. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Vernon Center.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Vernon Center. 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 Vernon Center.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Vernon Center. See our Newspapers Page for Vernon Center.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Vernon Center ...
Looking for more information about Vernon Center? 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.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Vernon Center, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Vernon Center.
Adding Vernon Center to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Vernon Center 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 Vernon Center was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Vernon Center mentioned on a train schedule titled Greyhound Bus Time Table (November 1931).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Vernon Center.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Vernon Center. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Blue Earth County: www.co.blue-earth.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 Blue Earth, 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 Vernon Center. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Vernon Center - 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 Vernon Center). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Vernon Center 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. |