Fonda, North Dakota Explained

Fonda
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:North Dakota
Pushpin Label Position:right
Coordinates:48.6697°N -100.0186°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:North Dakota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Rolette
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:1905
Founder:Jay Edwards
Named For:Fonda, Iowa
Postal Code Type:ZIP Code

Fonda is an unincorporated community in Rolette County, in the U.S. state of North Dakota.

History

Fonda was founded in 1905.[1] A post office called Fonda was established in 1907, and remained in operation until 1944.[2] The community was named for Fonda, Iowa, former home of early settler Jay Edwards.

References

48.6697°N -100.0186°W

Notes and References

  1. News: Explain Origin of All County Towns . Turtle Mountain Star . September 5, 1940 . 2 May 2015 . 7.
  2. Web site: Rolette County . Jim Forte Postal History . 14 February 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151122113417/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=ND&county=Rolette . 22 November 2015 .