Abercrombie, North Dakota facts for kids

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City
Broadway in Abercrombie in 2007
Location of Abercrombie, North Dakota
Country	United States
State	North Dakota
County	Richland
Founded	1884
Area
• Total	0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2)
• Land	0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	935 ft (285 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	244
• Estimate  (2022)	255
• Density	753.09/sq mi (290.83/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	58001
Area code(s)	701
FIPS code	38-00100
GNIS feature ID	1035900

Abercrombie is a small city located in Richland County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 244 people lived there. This city was started way back in 1884.

History of Abercrombie

Abercrombie was founded in 1884. It got its name from Fort Abercrombie, which was a military base nearby. The fort itself was named after Lieutenant Colonel Abercrombie. He was the first leader of the fort.

The city of Abercrombie really began when the Fargo and Southern Railroad was built in 1884. This railroad went through the Red River Valley along the Red River. The new town of Abercrombie was then started just west of the old fort.

Geography of Abercrombie

Abercrombie is located in North Dakota. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.61 square miles (1.58 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

People of Abercrombie

Abercrombie is part of the Wahpeton, ND-MN Micropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's part of a larger area that includes a main city and its nearby towns.

Population in 2010

In 2010, there were 263 people living in Abercrombie. These people lived in 104 households, and 68 of these were families. The city had about 431 people per square mile.

Most of the people in Abercrombie were White (98.5%). A small number were African American or Native American. About 0.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Many households (37.5%) had children under 18 living there. The average household had 2.53 people. The average family had 3.15 people.

The average age in the city was 35.8 years old. About 30.4% of residents were under 18. About 12.5% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.7%) and females (51.3%).

Economy and Jobs

The main type of work in Abercrombie is related to agriculture. This means farming plays a big role in the southern Red River Valley. However, people in Abercrombie also work in other areas. These include education, telecommunications (like phone and internet services), and manufacturing (making goods).

Culture and Early Settlers

Many of the first settlers in this area came from Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. They arrived in the late 1860s and early 1870s. Before coming to North Dakota, many worked in lumber mills in Wisconsin and southern Minnesota.

While working there, they heard about the Red River Valley. They learned it was very fertile and had great opportunities for farming. A person named Mr. Strandvold wrote articles to encourage young Norsemen to move to the Valley.

Schools in Abercrombie

The city of Abercrombie is served by the Richland 44 School District. This district has two schools for students:

• Richland Elementary School: This school is for younger students, from preschool up to 6th grade.
• Richland Junior/Senior High School: This school is for older students, from 7th grade up to 12th grade.

Climate in Abercrombie

The weather in Abercrombie changes a lot with the seasons. Summers are usually warm to hot and can be humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Abercrombie has a humid continental climate. This type of climate is often shown as "Dfb" on climate maps.

See also

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