Thorne is an unincorporated community in Rolette County, in the U.S. state of North Dakota.[1]

History

Thorne was laid out in 1905.[2] A number of the first settlers being natives of Thorne, England caused the name to be selected.[2] A post office was established at Thorne in 1905, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1965.[3]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1910105
192078−25.7%
193038−51.3%
19404518.4%
195037−17.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Thorne, North Dakota
  2. 1 2 "Explain Origin of All County Towns". Turtle Mountain Star. September 5, 1940. p. 7. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  3. "Rolette County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
  4. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing".

48°44′21″N 99°55′54″W / 48.73917°N 99.93167°W / 48.73917; -99.93167


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