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List of founding dates of North Dakota incorporated cities facts for kids

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Have you ever wondered when cities were first officially recognized? In North Dakota, many towns and cities have interesting beginnings! This list shows you the years when different cities in North Dakota were officially 'born' or incorporated. Think of it like their official birthday as a city!

The Very First City: 1850

The journey of North Dakota's cities began quite a long time ago. Only one city was officially formed in the middle of the 1800s.

Growing Pains: Cities of the 1870s

As more people moved to the area, new towns started to pop up. The 1870s saw some of North Dakota's biggest cities get their start.

1870

1871

1872

1874

1875

1876

1877

1878

1879

The Boom Years: Cities of the 1880s

The 1880s were a very busy time for North Dakota! Many new communities were formed as more people settled across the state.

1880

1881

1882

1883

1884

1885

1886

1887

1888

1889

New Century, New Cities: The 1890s and Early 1900s

As the 19th century ended and a new one began, more towns continued to form across North Dakota.

1890

1891

1892

1893

1895

1896

1897

1898

1899

1900

1901

1902

1903

1904

1905

More Towns Emerge: The 1900s and 1910s

The early 20th century continued to see many new towns established as North Dakota grew.

1906

1907

1908

1909

  • Powers Lake

1910

1911

1912

1913

1914

1915

1916

1918

  • Riverside

Modern Cities: Mid-20th Century and Beyond

Even in more recent times, new cities have been established in North Dakota, showing continued growth and development.

1926

1946

1953

1959

1973

1975

1976

1977

1988

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