Belden, North Dakota

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Belden is a ghost town located in Sikes Township in Mountrail County, North Dakota, United States. It is located along North Dakota Highway 8 between Stanley and the former town of Van Hook. [1] The village was founded in 1904, and was reportedly named for W. L. Belden, North Dakota's Indian agent at-large who was stationed at Fort Berthold Indian Reservation at the time. [2]

History

Belden was founded in 1904 by Finnish settlers when the area was still part of Ward County. [3] [4] The village never exceeded a population of more than 25. The post office was established in 1904 as well, and operated continuously until 1986 with the ZIP code of 58715. The Belden Store was considered a local landmark. [2] Today, Belden has a population of about 20, with a couple of young families growing the number over the past decade.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Belden, North Dakota
  2. 1 2 Wick, Douglas A. (1988). North Dakota Place Names. Bismarck, North Dakota: Hedemarken Collectibles. p. 14. ISBN   0-9620968-0-6. OCLC   191277027.
  3. Williams, Mary Ann (Barnes) (1966). Origins of North Dakota Place Names. Bismarck, North Dakota: Bismarck Tribune, 1966. p. 205. OCLC   431626.
  4. Patera, Alan H.; John S. Gallagher (1982). North Dakota Post Offices, 1850-1982. Burtonsville, Maryland: The Depot. pp. 99–101. OCLC   09763647.

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