Hickson, North Dakota Explained

Official Name:Hickson, North Dakota
Pushpin Map:North Dakota#USA
Pushpin Label:Hickson
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:North Dakota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Cass
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:919
Coordinates:46.6694°N -96.8103°W
Area Code:701
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1029426

Hickson is an unincorporated community in Cass County, in the U.S. state of North Dakota.

History

Hickson was laid out in 1883 when the railroad was extended to that point.[1] A post office called Hickson was established in 1884, and remained in operation until 1975.[2] The community was named for Ole Hicks, a pioneer settler.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Hoheisel. Tim. Nielsen. Andrew R.. Cass County. 2007. Arcadia Publishing. 978-0-7385-4145-7. 82.
  2. Web site: Cass County . Jim Forte Postal History . 24 October 2015.
  3. Book: Federal Writers' Project. Federal Writers' Project. North Dakota, a Guide to the Northern Prairie State. 1938. WPA. 978-1-62376-033-5. 195.