Welcome to Gretna ...
While we don't have a date for the founding of Gretna, you might get a feel for it by knowing that the earliest mention that we've found (so far) was on a map dated 1949.
The town of Gretna is 820 feet [250 m] above sea level.<1>.
Time Zone: Gretna lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time. The time zone in French: CST- Heure Normale du Centre (HNC), CDT- Heure Avancée du Centre (HAC).
Area Codes for Gretna: 204, 431 & 584<2>
The Canadian Postal Code for Gretna: R0G<3>
Communities Also Named Gretna ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 13 communities that are also named Gretna - they are located in Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, South Dakota and Virginia.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Gretna.
Communities near Gretna ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Gretna.
- Altona
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
- Cavalier
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
- Walhalla
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
- Plum Coulee
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
- Emerson
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
- Roseau River 2
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roseau River 2 came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<5>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roseau River 2
- Pembina
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pembina have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pembina
- Pembina is located in Pembina County (ND)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 533 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pembina <4>
- Saint Vincent
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Vincent have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Vincent
- Saint Vincent is located in Kittson County (MN)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 60 people
- Bathgate
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
- Hamilton
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hamilton have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hamilton
- Hamilton is located in Pembina County (ND)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 55 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hamilton <4>
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 Gretna. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Gretna.
We have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Gretna. See our Newspapers Page for Gretna.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Gretna ...
Looking for more information about Gretna? 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 Gretna, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Gretna.
Adding Gretna to Our Gazetteer ...
The earliest source we've referenced which mentioned Gretna was on a map titled Road Map for North Dakota (from Shell Oil, 1949).
We also found Gretna on a map titled Shell Oil Road Map for Manitoba (1956).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Gretna.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Gretna. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Province of Manitoba: https://www.gov.mb.ca/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Gretna - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <2> | When there's a risk of an area code running out of phone numbers, an 'Overlay Area Code' is created that has the same geographic boundaries as the existing area code. In this case, the 204 code has been Overlayed with one of the following codes: 431 or 584. New phone numbers in the Gretna area will be assigned with one of these codes: 204, 431 or 584. As a result, placing a call in the Gretna area will require 10-digit dialing (where you enter both the area code and then the phone number). |
| <3> | The Canadian Postal Code consists of 6 characters, where the first three characters are the 'Forward Sortation Area (FSA)', with the last three characters being the 'Local Delivery Unit (LDU)'. The Canadian Postal Codes were created as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. So keep in mind that any given Postal Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Gretna). The boundaries of the Postal Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other Postal Codes. When looking for a Postal Code, whether Gretna or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the Canada Post / Postes Canada. |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | If we found a location and have questions about the accuracy of our information, we will simply say that the marker is 'in the vicinity'. We are not confident about the location and the position of our marker is only a rough guide. If we have too many doubts about the location, we will not include it in our database. |
| <6> | 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. |