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| North Dakota Facts |
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Named after Henry D. Minot, a young entrepreneurial visionary from the east, the town of Minot, North Dakota was conceived in the late 1800s. With the impending arrival of the Great Northern Railroad the town site was actually selected in November of 1886. |
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The town of Rugby, North Dakota is the geographical center of North America. A rock obelisk about 15 feet tall, flanked by poles flying the United States and Canadian flags marks the location. |
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Chartered in 1884 Jamestown College, North Dakota is the oldest independent college in the state. |
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