Emmons County, Administrative county in North Dakota, United States
Emmons County spans 4,027 square kilometers along the Missouri River, featuring rolling prairies and agricultural lands in southeastern North Dakota.
The Dakota Territory legislature established Emmons County in 1879, naming it after James A. Emmons, a Bismarck merchant and steamboat operator.
German-Russian immigrants settled throughout the county, bringing agricultural practices and religious traditions that shaped local communities and architecture.
The county seat of Linton provides governmental services, medical facilities, and educational institutions for the 3,301 residents recorded in 2020.
The Missouri River forms the entire western boundary of the county, creating natural habitats at the Appert Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
Location: North Dakota
Inception: 1879
Capital city: Linton
Shares border with: Burleigh County, Kidder County, Logan County, McIntosh County, Campbell County, Sioux County, Morton County, Corson County
Website: http://emmonsnd.com
GPS coordinates: 46.28000,-100.24000
Latest update: March 17, 2025 10:43
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North Dakota Heritage Center
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