Fargo, County seat in southeastern North Dakota, United States
Fargo sits on the western bank of the Red River, opposite Moorhead, Minnesota, forming the largest urban center in North Dakota with 125,990 residents.
The Northern Pacific Railway established Fargo in 1871 as a crossing point on the Red River, naming it after William George Fargo of Wells Fargo Company.
The Plains Art Museum maintains collections of regional folk and Native American art while the Fargo Theatre presents films and performances in its restored building.
Hector International Airport connects the city to major destinations while North Dakota State University provides educational opportunities for over 13,000 students.
The city gained recognition as the Midwest divorce capital in the late 19th century due to its permissive divorce laws and short residency requirements.
Location: Cass County
Inception: 1871
Elevation above the sea: 274 m
Part of: Red River Valley
Shares border with: Moorhead
Website: http://ci.fargo.nd.us
GPS coordinates: 46.87722,-96.78944
Latest update: June 1, 2025 02:22
Fargodome
3 km
Fargo Theatre
251 m
Red River Zoo
6 km
Fargo Air Museum
3.4 km
Plains Art Museum
184 m
Fargo-Moorhead Toll Bridge
1.8 km
Comstock House
1.9 km
Cathedral of St. Mary
587 m
Bluestem Amphitheater
6.6 km
The Roger Maris Museum
4.7 km
Jake Christiansen Stadium
2.7 km
Rourke Art Museum
1.5 km
Sts. Anne and Joachim Catholic Church
8.6 km
Gethsemane Episcopal Cathedral
6.1 km
DeLendrecie's Department Store
343 m
North Dakota State University District
1.9 km
Black Building
111 m
Cass County Court House, Jail, and Sheriff's House
649 m
Barrington Apartments
849 m
Thunder Road Family Fun Park
6 km
George and Beth Anderson House
2.2 km
St. John the Divine Episcopal Church
1.8 km
Dibley House
1.3 km
Fargo City Detention Hospital
1.6 km
Grand Lodge of North Dakota, Ancient Order of United Workmen
65 m
Woodrow Wilson School
687 m
James Holes House
1.6 km
Great Northern Freight Warehouse
451 mReviews
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