National Register of Historic Places listings in Ward County, North Dakota facts for kids

Location of Ward County in North Dakota

Have you ever wondered about the oldest and most special buildings or places in your area? In Ward County, North Dakota, there are many such spots! These places are so important that they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The National Register of Historic Places is like a special list kept by the United States government. It helps protect buildings, sites, structures, objects, and districts that are important to American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. When a place is on this list, it means it's recognized as a valuable part of our past.

In Ward County, North Dakota, there are 15 different properties and areas that have made it onto this important list. These places tell stories about how people lived, worked, and built things long ago. Let's explore some of them!

Historic Places in Ward County

Many of Ward County's historic places are found in the city of Minot. These buildings and areas show us what the city was like in the past.

Minot's Special Buildings

• Andrew Carr, Sr. House: This house, located at 510 4th Ave., NW., in Minot, was added to the list in 1984. It's a beautiful old home that shows how people lived in the past.

The Andrew Carr, Sr. House

• Eastwood Park Bridge: You can find this bridge at Central Ave. and 6th St., SE., in Minot. It's very special because it's North Dakota's only false arch bridge. It was listed in 1975.

The Eastwood Park Bridge

• Minot Carnegie Library: Located at 105 2nd Ave., SE., this library was built with money from Andrew Carnegie, a famous businessman who helped build many libraries. It became historic in 1980.

The Minot Carnegie Library

• Soo Line Passenger Depot: This old train station at 11 N. Main St. in Minot was once a busy place where people caught trains. It was added to the list in 1978.

The Soo Line Passenger Depot

• Tufveson House: Another historic home in Minot, at 426 4th Ave., NW. It was recognized in 1984, just like the Andrew Carr, Sr. House.

The Tufveson House

• U.S. Post Office-Minot: This building at 100 1st St., SW., in Minot, served as the city's main post office for many years. It became a historic site in 1980.

The U.S. Post Office in Minot

• Union National Bank and Annex: Found at 2 N. Main and 7-11 E. Central Ave. in Minot, this building was an important bank. It was listed in 1983.

The Union National Bank and Annex

• Ward County Courthouse: This important building at 315 3rd St., SE., in Minot, is where many county decisions are made. It was recognized as historic in 1985.

The Ward County Courthouse

• Westland Oil Filling Station: Located at 510 E. Central Ave. in Minot, this old gas station shows what businesses looked like long ago. It was added to the list in 1987.

The Westland Oil Filling Station

Historic Districts in Minot

Some areas are special not just for one building, but for many buildings together. These are called "historic districts."

• Eastwood Park Historic District: This area in Minot, bounded by the Old Souris Oxbow, was recognized in 1986. It's a neighborhood with many historic homes and features.

A view of the Souris River Oxbow near the Eastwood Park Historic District

• Minot Commercial Historic District: This district includes many old businesses in downtown Minot, roughly bounded by the Soo Line railroad, Burdick Expressway, and Broadway. It shows how Minot's business area grew. It was listed in 1980.

A building in the Minot Commercial Historic District

• Minot Industrial Historic District: This area in Minot, roughly bounded by the Souris River, 5th St., NE., 1st Ave., SE., 1st St., NE., the Soo Line railroad, and Broadway, was once a busy place for factories and industries. It became historic in 1986.

A building in the Minot Industrial Historic District

Other Special Spots in Ward County

Not all historic places are in Minot! Some are found in other parts of Ward County.

• Levi Glick Round Barn: This unique round barn is located near Surrey on ND 38. Round barns were special designs, and this one was listed in 1987.

• Our Savior's Scandinavian Lutheran Church: This church is located about a mile north of ND 50 and 0.25 miles west of Ward County Road 1, near Coulee. It was recognized in 2005.

• South Prairie Community Hall: This community hall, found on 177th Ave., SW., near Minot, was a gathering place for people in the South Prairie area. It became historic in 2006.

These places help us remember and appreciate the history of Ward County and North Dakota!