Alkabo School

Alkabo School is an educational building located at the north end of Main Street, designed with Italian Renaissance Revival and Colonial Revival architectural features. The structure was created by architect Edwin W. Molander and displays classical design elements adapted to the rural North Dakota setting.

The building was constructed in 1934 by the William Nordman Company from Noonan during the Federal Relief Construction period in North Dakota. It served the educational needs of the community until it closed in the mid-20th century.

Minnesota politician Martin Sabo attended this school during his early years, before the building closed in 1963. The school served as a gathering place for children from the surrounding farming community.

The building sits at the north end of Main Street, easily located using coordinates 48°51'58"N and 103°53'13"W. The Renaissance Revival facade is visible from the street, making it simple to find and observe from the outside.

The name Alkabo comes from two words that describe the special soil conditions of the area: alkali and gumbo. This naming reflects how the place is rooted in the natural characteristics of the surrounding landscape.

Location: Divide County

Inception: 1934

Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture, Mediterranean Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 48.86611,-103.88694

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:00