Welcome to Kenneth ...
The city of Kenneth is located in Rock County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Kenneth, you might consider that their post office opened in 1900.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Kenneth has a population of 66 people<2> (see below for details).
Kenneth is 1,570 feet [479 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Kenneth lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Kenneth lies within the (507) area code.
The ZIP code for Kenneth: 56147<4>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Kenneth had an population of 66 people. This is a decrease of 2.94% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 8.2% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Kenneth had a population of 68 people. This makes Kenneth the county's 7th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 68 people, the population of Kenneth increased 11.48% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 61 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Kenneth.
Communities Also Named Kenneth ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 6 communities that are also named Kenneth - they are located in Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, New Brunswick and Pennsylvania (2).
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Kenneth.
Communities near Kenneth ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Kenneth.
- Luverne
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Luverne have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luverne
- Luverne is located in Rock County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,524 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Luverne <6>
- Adrian
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adrian
- Adrian is located in Nobles County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,207 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Adrian <6>
- Edgerton
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgerton have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgerton
- Edgerton is located in Pipestone County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,129 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Edgerton <6>
- Jasper
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jasper
- Jasper is located in Pipestone County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 603 people
- Ellsworth
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ellsworth have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ellsworth
- Ellsworth is located in Nobles County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 450 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ellsworth <6>
- Rushmore
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast) - Wilmont
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wilmont have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilmont
- Wilmont is located in Nobles County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 322 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wilmont <6>
- Beaver Creek
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaver Creek
- Beaver Creek is located in Rock County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 283 people
- Chandler
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast) - Lake Wilson
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Wilson have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Wilson
- Lake Wilson is located in Murray County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 224 people
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 Kenneth. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Kenneth.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Kenneth. 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 Kenneth.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Kenneth. See our Newspapers Page for Kenneth.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Kenneth ...
Looking for more information about Kenneth? 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 Kenneth, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Kenneth.
Adding Kenneth to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Kenneth 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 Kenneth was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Kenneth post office opened in 1900.
We also found Kenneth on a map titled Shell Oil Road Map for Minnesota (1956).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Kenneth.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Kenneth. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Rock County: www.co.rock.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 Rock, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Kenneth. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Kenneth - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | 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 Kenneth). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Kenneth or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | 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. |
| <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/ |