Wild Rice, North Dakota facts for kids
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Wild Rice, North Dakota
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 Wild Rice, North Dakota
Location in North Dakota
Wild Rice, North Dakota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Cass |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 701 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1032805 |
Wild Rice is a small place in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that is not officially a city or town. Instead, it is part of the larger county.
Wild Rice is located very close to the Wild Rice River. It is about 9 miles (14 km) south of downtown Fargo. The community is also about 5.4 miles east of Horace.
History of Wild Rice
The community of Wild Rice began in 1884. This was when the railroad tracks were built through the area. When a railroad came, it often led to new settlements.
In the same year, a post office opened in Wild Rice. This post office helped people send and receive mail. It stayed open for a long time, finally closing in 1970. Many of the first people to settle here were French Canadians. They helped build up the community.
St. Benedict Catholic Church
The current St. Benedict's Church building was constructed in 1913. It has been an important part of the community for over a century.
Next to the church is St. Benedict’s Cemetery. This cemetery has been used since the 1880s. More than 600 people have been buried there over the years. It serves as a final resting place for Catholics from the area.
