Fonda | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Rolette |
| Founded | 1905 |
| Founded by | Jay Edwards |
| Named for | Fonda, Iowa |
Fonda is an unincorporated community in Rolette County, in the U.S. state of North Dakota.[1]
History
Fonda was founded in 1905.[2] A post office called Fonda was established in 1907, and remained in operation until 1944.[3] The community was named for Fonda, Iowa, former home of early settler Jay Edwards.[2]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fonda, North Dakota
- 1 2 "Explain Origin of All County Towns". Turtle Mountain Star. September 5, 1940. p. 7. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
- ↑ "Rolette County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on November 22, 2015. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
48°40′11″N 100°01′07″W / 48.66972°N 100.01861°W
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