Barlow, North Dakota Explained

Barlow is an unincorporated small rural village in Foster County, in the U.S. state of North Dakota. U.S. Route 281 runs through it.

Barlow
Coordinates:47.5697°N -99.1378°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:North Dakota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Foster County
Pushpin Map:North Dakota

History

A post office at Barlow was established in 1884, and remained in operation until 1965.[1] The village bears the name of Frederich George Barlow, a pioneer settler.[2]

References

47.5697°N -99.1378°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Foster County . Jim Forte Postal History . 25 October 2015.
  2. Book: Olstad, Geneva Roth. Main Street, North Dakota in Vintage Postcards. 2000. Arcadia Publishing. 978-0-7385-0726-2. 14.