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. ^ a b "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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