Colgate, North Dakota

Colgate is an unincorporated community in Steele County, North Dakota.[1]

Colgate
Colgate's location in North Dakota

History

A post office called Colgate was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1972.[2] The community has the name of James B. Colgate, a prominent citizen who was the largest land owner.[3] It has four large businesses including Tsr Parts, Trinidad Bhenan,Bektrom foods, Mewes farms.

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Colgate, North Dakota
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
  3. Olstad, Geneva Roth (2000). Main Street, North Dakota in Vintage Postcards. Arcadia Publishing. p. 22. ISBN 978-0-7385-0726-2. Colgate was named for James B. Colgate, who was the county's largest landowner.



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