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Williams County InformationWilliams County

Divide CountyWilliams County originally referred to an area to the south-east of the present-day boundaries but the current shape took place when neighbouring Divide County was created from part of Williams County in 1910.

The county is named for a famous politician and former Mayor of Bismarck.

The county is just over 2,300 square miles in size and has a population of 19,761, according to the last census. The number of inhabitants, which has fallen by around 10% in the last decade, was forecast to decline slightly to just over 19,000 in 2005. As opposed to many of the counties in western North Dakota, the population heyday of Williams County was not in the 1920s or 1930s. The county has experienced a growth in population since its incorporation, with the height being reached in the 1980s, and it is only since then that it has fallen back from its high point.

The county seat of Williams County is Williston, ND, which has retained that title since the foundation of the county.

Williams County Map


Williams County ND CommunitiesWilliams County Communities

Alamo | Epping | Grenora | Ray | Springbrook | Tioga | Wildrose | Williston

Williams County AdministrationWilliams County Administration

Williams County, NDWilliams County
Official site for the county administration, with information about officials, county commissioner meetings, and property taxes.
Williams County


Epping NDEpping, ND
Official city site with a good mix of administrative information, details of attractions in the town and area, and early history of the townsite.
Epping, ND


Ray NDRay, ND
A brief site, but with important details about the town of 600 inhabitants, services, events and statistics.
Ray, ND


Tioga NDTioga, ND
The official site of the town that styles itself "The Oil Capital of North Dakota", with information about the community, attractions, industry and administration.
Tioga, ND


Williams County EducationWilliams County Education

Grenora Public SchoolGrenora Public School
With information about the high school and elementary school, staff and calendar.
Grenora Public School


Ray Public SchoolRay Public School
With school calendars and menus, sports photos and school board policy.
Ray Public School


Tioga High SchoolTioga High School
With calendar, curriculum, school staff and administration details and information about sports and clubs.
Tioga High School


Wildrose-Alamo Public SchoolWildrose-Alamo Public School
With brief details of history, senior class and graduation.
Wildrose-Alamo Public School