Bowesmont, North Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bowesmont, North Dakota
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A church in Bowesmont
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 Bowesmont, North Dakota
Location in North Dakota
Bowesmont, North Dakota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Pembina |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 701 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1028097 |
Bowesmont is a small place in Pembina County, North Dakota, in the United States. It used to be a town, but now it's mostly a ghost town. This means very few people live there anymore. Bowesmont is located near a railroad line and Interstate 29. It is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km) north of Drayton.
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How Bowesmont Got Its Name
The community was first named Alma in 1878. This name came from Alma, Ontario, in Canada. But just six months later, the name was changed to Bowesmont. It was named after William Bowes, who owned the first shop in the town. There's a fun story that says William Bowes won the right to name the town in a card game!
The Great Flood of 1997
Bowesmont was hit very hard by the 1997 Red River flood. This flood caused a lot of damage to the town. After the flood, most of the homes and buildings were gone. Today, only an old church and a small trucking business are left. There are no houses or neighborhoods where people live.
Remembering Bowesmont
Even though most of the town is gone, people still remember Bowesmont. Every year, on the second Sunday of July, former residents meet at the old church. This special gathering is called an annual pilgrimage. It's a way for them to remember their old town and share memories.
Famous People from Bowesmont
- Harold Keith Johnson: He was a very important person in the United States Army. He served as the Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 1964 to 1968.
