Colgate, North Dakota
Colgate
Colgate's location in North Dakota
Colgate is an unincorporated community in Steele County, North Dakota, United States.[1]
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
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Colgate, North Dakota
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
- ^ 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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