Cass County

Cass County is an administrative division in eastern North Dakota that combines farmland, rural townships, and the urban core of Fargo as its county seat. The landscape transitions between flat river valleys and gently rolling terrain used primarily for grain and soybean production.

The region was established as a county in 1873 during the Dakota Territory period and named after a railway executive of the Northern Pacific Railway. This naming reflected the era when transportation infrastructure drove settlement and economic growth across the plains.

The county's population of 184,525 residents participates in regular agricultural festivals, seasonal markets, and community gatherings throughout its municipalities.

The region is well connected by interstate highways, particularly through Fargo, which serves as a major junction linking to Minneapolis, Winnipeg, and surrounding areas. Getting around requires a vehicle, as public transportation is limited outside the urban core.

Fargo draws visitors and immigrants from neighboring Canadian provinces, making it an unexpected cultural intersection between the US and Canada. The city has become a regional technology and commerce hub despite its rural setting.

Location: North Dakota

Inception: 1873

Capital city: Fargo

Shares border with: Traill County, Richland County, Steele County, Barnes County, Ransom County, Clay County, Norman County

Website: https://co.cass.nd.us

GPS coordinates: 46.93000,-97.25000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:28