Karnak, North Dakota
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  Karnak Location within North Dakota | |
| Coordinates: 47°26′31″N 97°48′30″W / 47.44194°N 97.80833°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Griggs County |
| Elevation | 1,408 ft (429 m) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1029715[1] |
Karnak is an unincorporated community in Griggs County, North Dakota, United States.
Founding
Karnak was founded by the Great Northern Railway (U.S.) in 1910. The community was originally known as Fairview, but the name was changed to Karnak in 1912.[2] A post office was established in 1913 and remained in operation until 1954. Karnak is a nearly abandoned ghost town with a current population of 7. [3]
References
- 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Karnak, North Dakota
- ↑ "Karnak". Griggs Country Historical Society. Retrieved June 10, 2026.
- ↑ "Jim Forte Postal History". postalhistory.com. Retrieved June 10, 2026.
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