Washburn, North Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Washburn, North Dakota
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2007 Tractor Trek traveling down Main Ave. in Washburn
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"The Grandest Little City on the Missouri-Washburn, North Dakota"
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | McLean |
| Founded | 1882 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.79 sq mi (4.63 km2) |
| • Land | 1.69 sq mi (4.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,831 ft (558 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,300 |
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1,289 |
| • Density | 771.51/sq mi (297.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58577
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-83700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036316 |
| Highways | US 83, US 83 Bus., ND 200 Alt. |
Washburn is a city in North Dakota, a state in the United States. It's located in McLean County, right by the Missouri River. Washburn is special because it's the main town, or county seat, for McLean County. In 2020, about 1,300 people lived there.
The city of Washburn started in 1882. It was built near where Fort Mandan used to be. This fort was where the famous Lewis and Clark Expedition stayed during the winter of 1804–1805. It was also close to a village of the Mandan people. Washburn became the county seat in 1883. The city got its name from a person called General Cadwallader C. Washburn.
Today, Washburn is home to the North Dakota Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. This center teaches visitors all about the Lewis and Clark Expedition's winter stay near the Mandan village. You can even see a full-size copy of Fort Mandan there, which was the base built by the explorers. They also have a replica of one of the expedition's canoes.
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Exploring Washburn's Location
Washburn is located in a part of North Dakota that has different types of land. The city covers about 1.89 square miles (4.89 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area, about 1.80 square miles (4.66 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.09 square miles (0.23 square kilometers), is water.
Washburn's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Washburn has changed over many years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 657 | — | |
| 1920 | 558 | −15.1% | |
| 1930 | 753 | 34.9% | |
| 1940 | 901 | 19.7% | |
| 1950 | 913 | 1.3% | |
| 1960 | 993 | 8.8% | |
| 1970 | 804 | −19.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,767 | 119.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,506 | −14.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,389 | −7.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,246 | −10.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,300 | 4.3% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 1,289 | 3.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 1,246 people living in Washburn. These people lived in 551 households, and 369 of those were families.
- About 25% of households had kids under 18 living there.
- Most households (about 59%) were married couples living together.
- About 33% of households were not families.
- The average age in Washburn was about 46 years old.
- About 22% of residents were under 18.
- The city had slightly more males (51.3%) than females (48.7%).
Famous People from Washburn
Many interesting people have connections to Washburn:
- Jean Baptiste Charbonneau: He was born at Fort Mandan in 1804. His mother was Sacagewea, a young Shoshone woman who helped the Lewis and Clark Expedition. As a baby, he traveled with his mother on the expedition. He grew up to be an explorer and could speak French, English, Shoshone, and other Native American languages.
- Clint Hill: He was a Secret Service agent who protected Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. He grew up in Washburn.
- Ernie Kell: He was the mayor of Long Beach, California for ten years, from 1984 to 1994.
- Bruce Peterson: He was a test pilot for NASA. He was born in Washburn.
- Joseph Henry Taylor: He was an author, newspaper editor, and frontiersman who lived from 1844 to 1908.
- Homer N. Wallin: He was a Vice-Admiral in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was born in Washburn.
Washburn's Climate
Washburn has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has big differences in temperature throughout the year.
- Summers are usually warm to hot, and sometimes humid.
- Winters are cold, and can sometimes be very cold.
Learning in Washburn
Students in Washburn go to schools that are part of the Washburn Public School District 4.
Images for kids
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2007 Tractor Trek traveling down Main Ave. in Washburn
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Map showing Washburn in McLean County, North Dakota
See also
In Spanish: Washburn (Dakota del Norte) para niños
