Fonda, North Dakota
Fonda is an unincorporated community in Rolette County, in the U.S. state of North Dakota.[1]
History
Fonda was founded in 1905.[2] A post office called Fonda was established in 1907, and remained in operation until 1944.[3] The community was named for Fonda, Iowa, former home of early settler Jay Edwards.[2]
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References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fonda, North Dakota
- "Explain Origin of All County Towns". Turtle Mountain Star. September 5, 1940. p. 7. Retrieved 2 May 2015.
- "Rolette County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 22 November 2015. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
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