National Register Listings in
Cass County, North Dakota

1916 Buffalo High School Anderson, George and Beth, House Barrington Apartments Beebe, M.E., Historic District Black Building Cass County Courthouse Casselton Commercial Historic District DeLendrecie's Department Store Dibley House Downtown Fargo District Fargo City Detention Hospital Fargo Oak Grove Residential Historic District Fargo South Residential District Fargo Theatre Building Federal Building and U.S. Post Office Grand Lodge of North Dakota, Ancient Order of United Workmen Great Northern Freight Warehouse Holes, James, House Knerr Block, Floyd Block, McHench Building and Webster and Cole Building Lewis House Lindemann, Robert, House Masonic Block North Dakota State University District North Side Fargo Builder's Residential Historic District North Side Fargo High Style Residential Historic District Northern Pacific Railway Depot Old Stone Church Pence Automobile Company Warehouse Powers Hotel Research Plot 2 Research Plot 30 St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Union Storage & Transfer Cold Storage Warehouse and Armour Creamery Building Watts Free Library Wilson, Woodrow, School
North Dakota has the highest percentage of residents of Norwegian ancestry of any state in the U.S. Today, many towns and cities in the state still celebrate their Norwegian heritage with festivals, parades, and other events.
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Cass County, North Dakota, has a rich history that traces back to the early 1800s. The area was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Dakota and Ojibwe peoples, who relied on the fertile soil and abundant resources of the region for their livelihoods.

The first known European settlers arrived in what is now Cass County in the mid-1800s, drawn by the promise of fertile farmland. The area soon became a hub for agricultural development, with settlers establishing numerous small towns and farming communities. In 1873, Cass County was officially created and named after territorial governor George Washington Cass.

Throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Cass County experienced significant growth and development. New rail lines were laid, connecting the county to markets across the region and facilitating the transportation of goods. As the county and its population expanded, new industries emerged, including flour mills, lumber production, and manufacturing.

In the early 20th century, Cass County faced challenges such as drought, economic downturns, and the impact of World War I. However, the county managed to weather these challenges and continued to develop. Today, Cass County is the most populous county in North Dakota and remains a major center for agriculture, as well as a hub for education, healthcare, and industry.

This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Cass County, North Dakota.

  • 1804: Lewis and Clark expedition explores the area of present-day Cass County
  • 1818: The region becomes part of the land acquired through the Treaty of Fort Jackson
  • 1872: Cass County is established by the Dakota Territory Legislature
  • 1873: The city of Fargo is founded as the county seat
  • 1879: The Great Northern Railway reaches Fargo, boosting the city's growth and development
  • 1881: North Dakota Agricultural College (now North Dakota State University) is established in Fargo
  • 1893: The Fargo-Moorhead Flood devastates the region
  • 1957: The first Interstate highway in the state, Interstate 29, is opened in Cass County
  • 1974: Fargo experiences a major tornado outbreak, causing significant damage
  • 1997: The Red River Flood of 1997 causes extensive flooding in the county