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Grand Rapids, North Dakota

Coordinates: 46°26′40″N 98°22′14″W / 46.44444°N 98.37056°W / 46.44444; -98.37056
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Grand Rapids is an unincorporated community in LaMoure County, in the U.S. state of North Dakota.[1]

History

A post office called Grand Rapids was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1966.[2] The community took its name from the rapids in the James River.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Grand Rapids, North Dakota
  2. ^ "LaMoure County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
  3. ^ Federal Writers' Project (1938). North Dakota, a Guide to the Northern Prairie State. WPA. p. 306. ISBN 978-1-62376-033-5.

46°26′40″N 98°22′14″W / 46.44444°N 98.37056°W / 46.44444; -98.37056