Bowbells, North Dakota facts for kids
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Bowbells, North Dakota
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Business district of Bowbells
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 Bowbells, North Dakota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Burke |
| Founded | 1898 |
| Incorporated | 1906 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.95 sq mi (2.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,962 ft (598 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 301 |
| • Estimate
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286 |
| • Density | 316.51/sq mi (122.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58721
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-08500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1035937 |
Bowbells is a small city in North Dakota, United States. It is the main city and county seat of Burke County. In 2020, about 301 people lived there.
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History of Bowbells
The city of Bowbells started in 1898. It was built along the main railway line of the Soo Line Railroad. The city became an official town in 1906.
Railroad workers named the city after the famous Bow bells. These bells are at St Mary-le-Bow church in London, England.
In July 2006, Bowbells celebrated its 100th birthday. Many people from all over the country came to the party. Burke County also celebrated its 100th birthday in 2010.
Life and Culture in Bowbells
Bowbells has several churches. These include a Lutheran, a Methodist, and a Roman Catholic church.
For fun, there is a golf course just four miles east of the city. The town also has a swimming pool, a park, and a campground for everyone to enjoy.
The schoolhouse in Bowbells was built in 1909. It cost $15,000 to build back then. This old brick building is still used today for students from kindergarten to sixth grade. It is in good shape because it has been well cared for over the years.
Economy and Businesses
Farmers around Bowbells grow many different crops. These include barley, canola, flax, oats, peas, sunflowers, and different kinds of wheat.
There are also many oil wells in the area. This means there are businesses that help with oil drilling, service, and distribution.
Some of the businesses in Bowbells are:
- an equipment dealership
- SunPrairie Grain (a part of CHS Incorporated)
- Savage Industries
- various government offices and businesses
The main street of Bowbells has a gas station and a service station. You can also find insurance agencies, Dacotah Bank, and The Newly Remodeled Historic Bowbells Hotel and North Dakota Wine Kitchen.
Since Bowbells is the main city for Burke County, the county courthouse is located here. It is on the southwest side of town. The local newspaper, The Burke County Tribune, is also in the city.
Montana-Dakota Utilities provides electricity to the town. However, there is no natural gas service from the city.
Geography and Location
Bowbells is located a few miles west of Upper Des Lacs Lake. It is also near the Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge. The valley where Des Lacs Lake is located was formed by melting ice from a large ancient lake many thousands of years ago.
The city is about 20 kilometers (12 miles) south of the border with Canada. It is just off a turn in U.S. Highway 52. The Canadian Pacific Railway also runs through Bowbells. This railway serves the SunPrairie Grain grain terminal in town.
Bowbells is about 52 miles northwest of Minot. Minot has the closest international airport. It is also 30 miles north of Stanley, which has the closest passenger train station.
The city covers a total area of about 2.1 square kilometers (0.81 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 651 | — | |
| 1920 | 643 | −1.2% | |
| 1930 | 695 | 8.1% | |
| 1940 | 787 | 13.2% | |
| 1950 | 806 | 2.4% | |
| 1960 | 687 | −14.8% | |
| 1970 | 584 | −15.0% | |
| 1980 | 587 | 0.5% | |
| 1990 | 498 | −15.2% | |
| 2000 | 406 | −18.5% | |
| 2010 | 336 | −17.2% | |
| 2020 | 301 | −10.4% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 286 | −14.9% | |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, the city of Bowbells had 336 people living there. There were 161 households, which are groups of people living together.
Most of the people in Bowbells were White (96.4%). A small number were Native American (0.6%) or Asian (2.7%).
The average age of people in Bowbells was 47.7 years old. About 21.4% of the people were under 18 years old. About 19% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the population (52.4%) was male.
Famous People from Bowbells
- Les Jepsen: He was born and grew up in Bowbells. He used to play basketball in the NBA and for the University of Iowa.
- Francis D. Lyon: He was born in Bowbells. He became a Hollywood director and won an Academy Award for film editing.
Climate in Bowbells
Bowbells has a type of climate called a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are warm to hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can be very cold.
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Business district of Bowbells
See also
In Spanish: Bowbells (Dakota del Norte) para niños
