Thorne, North Dakota

History

Thorne was laid out in 1905.[2] A number of the first settlers being natives of Thorne, England caused the name to be selected.[2] A post office was established at Thorne in 1905, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1965.[3]

Historical population
CensusPop.
1910105
192078−25.7%
193038−51.3%
19404518.4%
195037−17.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Thorne, North Dakota
  2. "Explain Origin of All County Towns". Turtle Mountain Star. September 5, 1940. p. 7. Retrieved 2 May 2015.
  3. "Rolette County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
  4. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing".


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