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North Dakota Counties
There are fifty-three counties in the state of North Dakota. Pembina County was created by the 1866-1867 Dakota territorial legislature, and was organized on August 12, 1867. The city of Pembina, the oldest European-American settlement in the state, was the county seat from 1867 to 1911. The seat was relocated to Cavalier.Eddy County, North Dakota
Eddy County Education, Geography, and History
Eddy County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. Based on the 2010 census, the population was 2,385. Its county seat is New Rockford. Eddy County was created by the 1885 territorial legislature from the northern half of Foster County and named for Ezra B. Eddy, a Fargo banker who had died a few weeks earlier. The county government was first organized on April 27, 1885.
Etymology - Origin of Eddy County Name
Named for Ezra B. Eddy (1830-1855), a Fargo banker who died a few weeks earlier Government organized: April 27, 1885.
Demographics:
County QuickFacts: CensusBureau Quick Facts
Eddy County History
Created by the 1885 territorial legislature from the northern half of Foster County and named for Ezra B. Eddy (1830-1855), a Fargo banker who died a few weeks earlier Government organized: April 27, 1885. County Seat: New Rockford, 1885-present.
Geography: Land and Water
As reported by the Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 644 square miles (1,670 km2), of which 630 square miles (1,600 km2) is land and 14 square miles (36 km2) (2.2%) is water. It is the smallest county in North Dakota by area.
Neighboring Counties
Bordering counties are as follows:
- Benson County (north)
- Nelson County (northeast)
- Griggs County (southeast)
- Foster County (south)
- Wells County (west)
Education
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