Fonda, North Dakota
Appearance
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
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fonda, North Dakota
- ^ a b "Explain Origin of All County Towns". Turtle Mountain Star. September 5, 1940. p. 7. Retrieved 2 May 2015.
- ^ "Rolette County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 22 November 2015. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
48°40′11″N 100°01′07″W / 48.66972°N 100.01861°W