Nanson, North Dakota
Unincorporated community in North Dakota, United States
Nanson is an unincorporated community in Rolette County, in the U.S. state of North Dakota.[1]
History
Nanson was laid out in 1905.[2] A post office was established at Nanson in 1905, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1982.[3] The community was named for Fridtjof Nansen, a Norwegian scientist and explorer.[2] By the 1960s, the town had withered to just a handful of residents, and by the 1990s, it was completely abandoned. Today, only a few abandoned homes and outbuildings remain.[4]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nanson, North Dakota
- ^ a b "Explain Origin of All County Towns". Turtle Mountain Star. September 5, 1940. p. 7. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
- ^ "Rolette County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
- ^ "Historic Aerials: Viewer".
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Municipalities and communities of Rolette County, North Dakota, United States
County seat: Rolla
- Dunseith
- Mylo
- Rolette
- Rolla
- St. John
- Holmes
- Kohlmeier
- Maryville
- Shell Valley
- South Valley
territories
- East Rolette
- North Rolette
- South Rolette
- Turtle Mountain
- Belcourt
- East Dunseith
- Green Acres
- Shell Valley
communities
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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48°34′26″N 99°46′48″W / 48.57389°N 99.78000°W / 48.57389; -99.78000
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