Fonda, North Dakota

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

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fonda, 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. Archived from the original on 22 November 2015. Retrieved 14 February 2015.

Coordinates: 48°40′11″N 100°01′07″W / 48.66972°N 100.01861°W / 48.66972; -100.01861


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