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Real Estate & Homes in Victoria - Minnesota - Victoria, Minnesota homes and communities VictoriaVictoria BackgroundAlthough Queen Victoria ruled Britannia when this Minnesota town was founded in the early 1850s, Victoria was actually named for the patron saint who lent her moniker to the community's first church.In 1853, settlers discovered the rich farmland and forests that surrounded Lake Bavaria. Soon, farmers from Germany, Holland and Switzerland flocked to the area, which became known for its wheat, corn and berries. After a rail line was constructed in 1882, more residents came to the region and the town of Victoria, which even today lives up to its motto: "Where Urban Rush Meets Rural Serenity." Victoria has retained its agricultural roots while developing a quality residential and commercial base. Stores in the neighboring Ridgedale, Southdale and Eden Prairie shopping centers provide urban convenience. And Victoria's own commercial base is thriving, with a tax rate that's below the average mill rate of other Carver County communities. Victoria Fast FactsLocation: Victoria is located about 26 miles southwest of Minneapolis*Total area: 8.53 square miles *Population: 4,025 *Housing units: 1,410 Average annual rainfall: 30.44 inches Average temperatures: 74ºF in summer, 14ºF in winter *Information provided by 2000 Census ActivitiesVictoria is home to nine lakes, including the Smithtown Bay area of Lake Minnetonka. Boating, fishing and swimming are popular summer activities, with ice-skating and ice-fishing trading spots in the winter months.About 2,000 acres of the Three Rivers Park District lie in Victoria, providing camping, hiking, bike trails and the Lowry Nature Center. The University of Minnesota Horticultural Research Farm is also located in Victoria, offering more than 150 varieties of apples each fall. The University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum borders on the east, and 1,800-acre Carver Park Reserve is also nearby. Salter's Park has an exercise trail and tennis courts, and Community Athletic Park offers baseball, softball, football, soccer, hockey and basketball. Victoria is also home to Deer Run Golf Club, a picturesque course located in the hills of Carver County. The clubhouse on hole #18 is a converted farmhouse complete with a huge comfortable porch. SchoolsThere are no public schools in Victoria. Students attend schools in three neighboring districts: Minnetonka School District No. 276, Chaska School District No. 112 and Waconia School District No. 110.Where is Victoria?
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