Vinje, Iowa
Vinje is an unincorporated community in Logan Township, Winnebago County, Iowa, United States. Vinje is located along county highways A16 and R50, west of Scarville. The community, which had a reported population of 2 in 2011, is home to Vinje's Pub and Grub. History. Vinje was founded by Norwegian settlers, and the name Vinje is of Norwegian origin. Bethel Lutheran Church was founded in 1880; the original church was burned in 1949, and was replaced with a new church in summer 1955. The church at Vinje still holds services. Circa 1900, Vinje was home to the Vinje  Creamery Association. In 1924, Vinje's population was 23 residents. Vinje's decline occurred because — like other communities such as Ratna, Tweten, and Delano — it did not have rail access. The Harmon Lake State Gaming Area is located near Vinje. It was established in 1950 to give area residents an established area for duck hunting.