Divide
County
Divide County was created in 1910 when it was split (as its name suggests)
from neighbouring Williams County. Some authorities believe that the name
may also derive from the fact that there is a north-south continental divide
within the area.
The county is just under 1,300 square miles in size and has a population of 2,283, according to the last census. The number of inhabitants, which has fallen by more than 20% in the last decade, was forecast to decline further to 2,149 in 2005. The highest number of inhabitants of the county was in the 1920s, when over 9,000 people called Divide County their home.
The county seat of Divide County is Crosby, ND, which has retained that title since the foundation of the county. The town was originally settled as a railroad town in 1903 and was incorporated as a city eight years later. Its zip code is 58730 and its current population is around 1,200.
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County Map
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County Communities
Ambrose | Crosby | Fortuna | Noonan
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County
Administration
City
of Crosby
City site for Crosby run by local newspaper, with information about businesses,
local organizations, events and activities.
City of Crosby
Ambrose,
ND
Interesting "unofficial" city site with in-depth historical information and
details of current and past inhabitants.
Ambrose, ND
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County Business
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County Jobs Development Authority
The Divide County Jobs Development Authority provides information about resources
for the development of new and existing businesses in the area, with financial
incentives.
Divide County Jobs
Development Authority
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County Education
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County
Public Schools
With information about Divide County schools, schedule, sports faculty and contact
details.
Divide County Public
Schools
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County
News
Newspapers
The
Journal
Crosby's weekly newspaper with online edition.
www.crosbynd.com/journal
