Fessenden, North Dakota facts for kids
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Fessenden, North Dakota
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Night view of Fessenden
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| Motto(s):
"Proud Of Our Past Excited About Our Future..."
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Location of Fessenden, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Wells |
| Founded | 1893 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2) |
| • Land | 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,611 ft (491 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 462 |
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458 |
| • Density | 1,047.62/sq mi (404.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
58438
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-26180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036031 |
Fessenden is a small town in North Dakota, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Wells County. The town was started in 1893. It is also known for hosting the Wells County Fair. In 2020, about 462 people lived there.
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History of Fessenden
Fessenden began in 1893. This happened when the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad built its tracks through the area. A year later, in 1894, Fessenden became the county seat. This meant it was the main town for Wells County. The county courthouse was built in 1895. The town was named after a person called Surveyor General Fessenden. He had helped map out the county.
In 2007, a building called the Fessenden Auditorium collapsed. Later, in 2009, a fire caused damage to some businesses. Fessenden celebrated its 100th birthday in July 1993.
Where is Fessenden?
Fessenden is located in North Dakota. The city covers an area of about 1.14 square kilometers (0.44 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
People of Fessenden
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 713 | — | |
| 1920 | 731 | 2.5% | |
| 1930 | 738 | 1.0% | |
| 1940 | 902 | 22.2% | |
| 1950 | 917 | 1.7% | |
| 1960 | 920 | 0.3% | |
| 1970 | 815 | −11.4% | |
| 1980 | 761 | −6.6% | |
| 1990 | 655 | −13.9% | |
| 2000 | 625 | −4.6% | |
| 2010 | 479 | −23.4% | |
| 2020 | 462 | −3.5% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 458 | −4.4% | |
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In 2010, there were 479 people living in Fessenden. These people lived in 236 homes. Most residents were White. A small number of people were African American or Native American. Some people were from two or more racial backgrounds.
About 17% of the homes had children under 18. Many homes had married couples living together. The average age of people in Fessenden was about 52.7 years old. About 17% of the residents were under 18. About 30% were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females in the town was almost equal.
Fessenden's Climate
Fessenden has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means the town experiences big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm or hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can sometimes be very cold.
Famous People from Fessenden
- C. A. Bottolfsen: He grew up in Fessenden. He later became the Governor of Idaho two times.
- Otto Krueger: He was a politician from Fessenden. He served as the North Dakota State Treasurer and Insurance Commissioner. He was also a U.S. Representative in the 1940s and 1950s.
See also
In Spanish: Fessenden (Dakota del Norte) para niños
