Walum, North Dakota

Walum
Walum is located in North Dakota
Walum
Walum
Location within North Dakota
Coordinates: 47°16′9″N 98°11′40″W / 47.26917°N 98.19444°W / 47.26917; -98.19444
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Dakota
CountyGriggs County
Elevation1,437 ft (438 m)
GNIS feature ID1032680[1]

Walum is an unincorporated community in Griggs County, North Dakota, United States.

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]

References

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