Kelvin, North Dakota

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

History

Kelvin was laid out in 1888.[2] It was named for William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin, a British scientist.[2] A post office called Kelvin was established in 1901, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1953.[3]

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References

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



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