Christine, North Dakota facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Christine, North Dakota
City
Nelson's Grocery
Location of Christine, North Dakota
Country	United States
State	North Dakota
County	Richland
Founded	1883
incorporated	1976
Area
• Total	0.20 sq mi (0.53 km2)
• Land	0.20 sq mi (0.53 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	925 ft (282 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	151
• Estimate  (2022)	151
• Density	740.20/sq mi (285.73/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	58015
Area code(s)	701
FIPS code	38-14100
GNIS feature ID	1035969

Christine is a small city in Richland County, North Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 151 people lived there. Christine was started in 1883. It is part of the Wahpeton, ND–MN area, which is a group of towns that are connected economically.

History of Christine

Christine began in 1883. It was a settlement for people from Scandinavia, especially Sweden and Norway. It was built along the Milwaukee Railroad in Eagle Township. A post office opened in 1884, and the railroad built a train station in 1886.

How Christine Got Its Name

There are a few stories about how Christine got its name. Most people think it was named after Christina Nilsson. She was a very famous Swedish opera singer at the time.

However, some people believe it was named after Kristine, the wife of an early settler named Knute Norby. The story goes that Knute Norby wanted the town named after himself, but the other townspeople said no. So, they named it after his wife instead.

Becoming a City

For many years, Christine was just a small part of Eagle Township. It was not officially a city. But in 1976, it officially became an incorporated city. This means it got its own local government.

Historic Places in Christine

Two important places in Christine are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special buildings that are protected because of their history. These are Nelson's Grocery and the town post office.

Where is Christine?

Christine is located in the eastern part of Richland County. It is right off Interstate 29, a major highway.

Rivers and Valleys

The city is located between two rivers: the Red River and the Wild Rice River. Because of this, Christine is part of the Red River Valley. This area is known for its flat land and rich soil.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Christine covers a total area of about 0.53 square kilometers (0.20 square miles). All of this area is land.

People in Christine

In 2010, there were 150 people living in Christine. There were 61 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these were families.

Who Lives in Christine?

Most people in Christine are White (98%). A small number are Asian (1.3%) or from other backgrounds. About 2.7% of the people are Hispanic or Latino.

In 2010, about 33% of households had children under 18. Most households (65.6%) were married couples living together. The average age of people in Christine was 37 years old. About 25% of residents were under 18, and 10% were 65 or older.

Famous People from Christine

Some people who became well-known were born or lived in Christine:

• Aslag Benson (1855 – 1937) was a state Senator from 1903 to 1906. A state Senator helps make laws for the state.
• John S. Johnson (1854 – 1941) was also a state Senator, serving from 1897 to 1900.
• Paul Johnsgard (1931 – 2021) was an ornithologist. An ornithologist is a scientist who studies birds.

Fun Facts About Christine

The band Tullycraft has written two songs about the city of Christine. These songs are called "Christine, ND" and "Vacation in Christine, ND".

See also

In Spanish: Christine (Dakota del Norte) para niños