Hallson, North Dakota facts for kids
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Hallson, North Dakota
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 Hallson, North Dakota
Location in North Dakota
Hallson, North Dakota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Pembina |
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 701 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1028097 |
Hallson was once a small community in Pembina County, North Dakota, in the United States. It was located on the eastern side of Beaulieu Township. Today, this area is no longer home to many people. For a long time, the only residents were a family who ran a small general store and post office.
What Was Hallson?
Hallson was an "unincorporated community." This means it wasn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it was a small group of homes and buildings without formal city boundaries.
Where Was Hallson Located?
You could find Hallson on the eastern edge of Beaulieu Township. It was in Pembina County, North Dakota. The community was just north of North Dakota Highway 5. It was also about one mile west of where Highway 5 meets State Highway 32 (if you were going south).
How Hallson Started
The community of Hallson began in 1878. It was named after a man named Jóhann Pétur Hallsson. He was an early settler in the area. Jóhann was from Iceland, and he was one of the first people to help run the local post office.
The Post Office Story
A post office was very important for communities like Hallson. It helped people send and receive letters and packages. The Hallson post office officially opened in 1882. Jóhann Pétur Hallsson likely became the postmaster after the office moved from its first location, which was called Coulee. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed its doors in 1960.
