Geographical Center of North America Monument, Stone monument in Rugby, North Dakota.
The 21-foot tall pyramid-shaped stone monument stands on a heart-shaped foundation at the intersection of US Highway 2 and North Dakota Highway 3.
In 1931, the U.S. Geological Survey determined this location as North America's geographical center through measurements of the continental landmass.
The monument has shaped Rugby's identity, leading to the creation of events such as the Miss Geographical Center pageant and modifications to the town seal.
Visitors can find the monument at 107 US-2 in Rugby, with parking space available and flags of Mexico, Canada, and United States marking the location.
The determination method involved balancing a cardboard cutout of North America on a pencil point to find the equilibrium position.
Location: North Dakota
GPS coordinates: 48.35443,-99.99808
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:13
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