Cornelia is an

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in Grant Township,

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, United States. Cornelia is located along County Highway C25, north-northeast of

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. Lake Cornelia State Park is in the community.

History

Founded in the 1800s, Cornelia's population was just 3 in 1902, but had increased to 41 by 1925. By 1940, the population was 10.

Education

Cornelia is a part of the Clarion–Goldfield–Dows Community School District. It was in the Clarion–Goldfield Community School District, until July 1, 2014, when it merged into the current district.REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66
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. Retrieved on August 14, 2018.

References

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