Walsh County, County in North Dakota, United States
Description
Walsh County is a county in northeastern North Dakota featuring gentle hills, fertile farms, and open plains stretching toward the Minnesota border. Small towns dot the landscape, and agricultural activities shape the character of the area.
History
The Dakota Territory legislature established this county in 1881 by dividing sections from Grand and Pembina counties. The name honors George H. Walsh, a newspaper publisher who contributed to the region's growth.
Culture
Norwegian immigrants shaped this region and their descendants maintain traditional customs and ways of life today. Visitors notice this heritage in local celebrations, architecture, and how communities here connect with one another.
Practical
Grafton serves as the county seat and administrative center offering governmental services to residents and visitors. Interstate 29 and US Highway 81 connect the communities and make navigation straightforward.
Did you know?
In 1946 a tornado struck the area, claiming eight lives in one of North Dakota's deadliest weather events. This meteorological disaster remains a significant part of local memory and community history.
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AN/FPQ-16 PARCS
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North Dakota Mill and Elevator
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Turtle River State Park
50.7 km
Grand Forks Air Defense Sector
53.4 km
Icelandic State Park
45.6 km
Grafton State School
22.5 km
446th Missile Squadron
51.3 km
Pembina Gorge State Recreation Area
68.3 km
447th Missile Squadron
51.3 km
448th Missile Squadron
51.3 km
Gingras Trading Post State Historic Site
64.3 kmVikur Lutheran Church at Mountain
36.2 km
St. Catherine's Church
37.6 km
Roxy Theatre
64.5 km
St. Stanislaus Church Historic District
35.6 km
Strand Theatre
23.5 km
Walla Theatre
63.4 km
Avalon Theatre
52.2 km
Pembina County Courthouse
47.4 km
Walsh County Courthouse
24 km
Larimore City Hall
52 km
Forest River State Bank
25.5 kmMinto School
27 km
Tofthagen Library and Museum
59 kmState Bank of Edinburg
17.6 km
Edinburg WPA Auditorium
17.6 km
Cavalier Theatre
47.7 km
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