Vinje, Iowa

Vinje, Iowa
Vinje, Iowa is located in Iowa
Vinje, Iowa
Vinje, Iowa
Coordinates: 43°28′24″N 93°40′37″W / 43.47333°N 93.67694°W / 43.47333; -93.67694
CountryUnited States
StateIowa
CountyWinnebago
Elevation
1,263 ft (385 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code641
GNIS feature ID464787[1]

Vinje is an unincorporated community in Logan Township, Winnebago County, Iowa, United States.[1]

Vinje was founded by Norwegian settlers and is the site of an 1880 church. The community was the site of an 1894 post office and 20th century creamery. Lack of railroad access inhibited the growth of the community.

  1. ^ a b "Vinje". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.