Denbigh, North Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Denbigh, North Dakota
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 Denbigh, North Dakota
Location in North Dakota
Denbigh, North Dakota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | McHenry |
| Elevation | 1,513 ft (461 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 701 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1028657 |
Denbigh is a small, quiet place in McHenry County, North Dakota. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is not an official city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is part of the larger county. Denbigh is located in the United States.
A Look Back in Time
Denbigh got its own post office in the year 1900. This was a big deal for the community. It meant people could send and receive mail easily. The post office served the area for many years. It finally closed down in 1988.
The community of Denbigh was named after a place in Wales. This is a country that is part of the United Kingdom.
Denbigh is also near a special place called Norway Lutheran Church and Cemetery. This historic site is about 10 miles south of Denbigh. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is a very important place in American history.
Getting Around
The Amtrak train called the Empire Builder passes through Denbigh. This train travels between Seattle or Portland and Chicago. It uses the BNSF train tracks. However, the Empire Builder train does not stop in Denbigh.
If you want to catch the train, the nearest stations are a bit of a drive. The Rugby station is about 30 miles to the east. The Minot station is about 35 miles to the west.
