Emmons County, Administrative county in North Dakota, United States
Description
Emmons County occupies southeastern North Dakota along the Missouri River, displaying gently rolling prairie landscape mixed with farmland and scattered woodland areas. The terrain transitions from open grasslands to river valleys that mark the county's western edge.
History
The territory was established in 1879 by the Dakota Territory legislature and named after a Bismarck-based merchant and steamboat operator from that era. This founding reflected the broader settlement expansion moving through the region during the late 1800s.
Culture
Descendants of German-Russian immigrants maintain agricultural traditions and religious customs visible in local building styles and community practices. These heritage influences continue to shape how people live and work across the region today.
Practical
Linton serves as the administrative hub with medical services, schools, and government offices available to residents and visitors. The town offers basic lodging and dining options as well as access points to explore the surrounding countryside.
Did you know?
The Missouri River forms the entire western boundary and creates important natural habitats within the region. The adjacent Appert Lake National Wildlife Refuge attracts bird watchers and nature enthusiasts who track seasonal migrations.
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Fort Abraham Lincoln
71.3 km
Dakota Zoo
72.3 km
Fort Rice
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72.9 km
Cathedral of the Holy Spirit
72.7 km
Ludwig and Christina Welk Homestead
14.7 km
Huff Archeological Site
48.7 km
Beaver Lake State Park
49.6 km
Former North Dakota Executive Mansion
72.4 km
Camp Hancock State Historic Site
72.1 km
Annunciation Monastery
62.8 km
Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel at Annunciation Priory
63 km
Bismarck Air Museum
68.6 km
E. G. Patterson Building
71.8 km
First Presbyterian Church of Steele
68.6 km
Emmons County Courthouse
1.5 km
Bismarck Cathedral Area Historic District
72.8 km
Burleigh County Courthouse
72 km
Kidder County Courthouse
68.6 km
United States Post Office and Courthouse
72.1 km
Bismarck Civic Auditorium
71.8 km
Fred and Gladys Grady House
72.8 km
Dr. Albert M. and Evelyn M. Brandt House
71.4 km
Towne–Williams House
72.3 km
North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum
72.8 km
Hillside Aquatic Complex
71.9 km
Former Governors' Mansion State Historic Site
72.4 km
Camp Hancock State Historic Site
72.1 km
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