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Raleigh, North Dakota
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 Raleigh, North Dakota
Location in North Dakota
Raleigh, North Dakota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Grant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.74 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,054 ft (626 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 14 |
| • Density | 48.78/sq mi (18.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 701 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584354 |
Raleigh is a small community in Grant County, North Dakota, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the U.S. Census Bureau counts separately for population information. Raleigh is also an unincorporated community, meaning it does not have its own local government.
Raleigh was officially recognized as a CDP on March 31, 2010. In the 2010 United States Census, 12 people lived there. By the 2020 United States Census, its population had grown slightly to 14 people.
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Where is Raleigh Located?
Raleigh is found in the northeast part of section 12. This section is within Township 133 north, Range 86 west. It is a rural area in North Dakota.
A post office opened in Raleigh on October 1, 1910. Charles C. Leonard was the first postmaster. He moved his general store to Raleigh from a nearby town called Dogtooth. After this move, Dogtooth soon closed down.
Who Lives in Raleigh?
This section looks at the population of Raleigh. It shows how many people live there over time.
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| 2020 | 14 | — | |
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In 2010, the population of Raleigh was 12 people. By 2020, it had increased to 14 people. This makes Raleigh a very small community.
The History of Raleigh
Raleigh is located in what is now Grant County. However, it was originally part of Morton County.
Raleigh was first created as a "coaling stop." This means it was a place where trains could stop to refuel with coal. It was part of a branch line of the Milwaukee Road. This train line branched off from the main railroad in McLaughlin, South Dakota. It then ran all the way to New England, North Dakota.
The community of Raleigh was named after Sir Walter Raleigh. Many of the first settlers in Raleigh were German Russians. These families had previously settled near Strasburg in Emmons County.
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In Spanish: Raleigh (Dakota del Norte) para niños
