Nanson, North Dakota

Nanson is an unincorporated community in Rolette County, in the U.S. state of North Dakota.[1]

History

Nanson was laid out in 1905.[2] A post office was established at Nanson in 1905, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1982.[3] The community was named for Fridtjof Nansen, a Norwegian scientist and explorer.[2]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nanson, North Dakota
  2. 1 2 "Explain Origin of All County Towns". Turtle Mountain Star. September 5, 1940. p. 7. Retrieved 2 May 2015.
  3. "Rolette County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 14 February 2015.

Coordinates: 48°34′26″N 99°46′48″W / 48.57389°N 99.78000°W / 48.57389; -99.78000

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