Walum, North Dakota

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

History

A post office called Walum was established in 1904, and remained in operation until 1973.[2] The community was named for Marinus Wallum, an early settler.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Walum, North Dakota
  2. "Griggs County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  3. Geneva Roth Olstad (2000). Main Street, North Dakota in Vintage Postcards. Arcadia Publishing. p. 114. ISBN 978-0-7385-0726-2.



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