Click Image to Enlarge
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.Ramsey County, North Dakota
Ramsey County Education, Geography, and History
Ramsey County is a county located in the state of North Dakota. Based on the 2010 census, the population was 11,451. Its county seat is Devils Lake. The county was created by the 1872-73 territorial legislature and organized on January 25, 1883. It was named for Alexander Ramsey, a US Senator from Minnesota
Etymology - Origin of Ramsey County Name
Named for Alexander Ramsey of St. Paul (1815-1903), U. S. Senator from Minnesota at that time.
Demographics:
County QuickFacts: CensusBureau Quick Facts
Ramsey County History
Created by the 1872-73 territorial legislature and named for Alexander Ramsey of St. Paul (1815-1903), U. S. Senator from Minnesota at that time. Government organized: January 25, 1883. County Seat: Devils Lake, 1883-present.
Geography: Land and Water
As reported by the Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,301 square miles (3,370 km2), of which 1,187 square miles (3,070 km2) is land and 114 square miles (300 km2) (8.8%) is water
Neighboring Counties
Bordering counties are as follows:
- Cavalier County (north)
- Walsh County (east)
- Nelson County (southeast)
- Benson County (southwest)
- Towner County (northwest)
Education
Click Image to Enlarge
