Annandale (Minnesota)

Annandale is a city in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,228 at the 2010 census.Annandale has been dubbed "The Heart of the Lakes" because it has 26 lakes within a 10-mile radius.HistoryAnnandale was platted in 1886, and named after Annan, in Scotland. A post office has been in operation at Annandale since 1887. Annandale was incorporated in 1888. One property in Annandale, the 1895 Thayer Hotel, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.98sqmi, all of it land.Minnesota State Highways 24 and 55 are two of the main routes in the city.Annandale is located 50 miles northwest of Minneapolis; and 25 miles south of Saint Cloud. There are also 26 area lakes within a 10-mile radius of Annandale.EducationThe Annandale School District serves children and adults in the school district in four different school sites. These include Annandale High School, Annandale Middle School, Annandale Elementary School, and Community Education Center.