Where is Casselton, North Dakota, USA?

Where is Casselton Located? - Casselton is a city located in the Cass County of North Dakota, United States. Casselton lies between 40.9595605 Degrees North latitudes and 73.8095574 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Casselton Located?

Casselton is a city located in the Cass County of North Dakota, United States. Casselton lies between 40.9595605 Degrees North latitudes and 73.8095574 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Casselton city is 2479 people and the city has a total area of 1.95 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Nearby Cities and Towns to Casselton, North Dakota

• Mapleton, North Dakota - 12 mi
• West Fargo, North Dakota - 21 mi
• Fargo, North Dakota - 24 mi
• Horace, North Dakota - 20 mi
• Kindred, North Dakota - 26 mi
• Harwood, North Dakota - 31 mi
• Dilworth, Minnesota - 29 mi
• Moorhead, Minnesota - 27 mi
• Valley City, North Dakota - 38 mi
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Transportation and Connectivity in Casselton, North Dakota

• Interstate 94 provides direct access to Fargo, Bismarck, and other communities across North Dakota.
• Hector International Airport in Fargo, about 25 miles east, offers scheduled domestic flights.
• The nearest Amtrak station is located in downtown Fargo and is served by the Empire Builder route.
• Casselton is connected to nearby communities primarily by regional highways and local road networks.
• The city serves as an agricultural, grain-handling, and small business center for western Cass County.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Casselton, North Dakota

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Waterbodies in Casselton, North Dakota

Maple River, Red River of the North, Rush River, Buffalo River, Sheyenne River, Brewer Lake, Lake Ashtabula, Casselton Reservoir

Golf Courses in and near Casselton, North Dakota

Maple River Golf Club, Rose Creek Golf Course, Edgewood Golf Course, Osgood Golf Course, Prairiewood Golf Course, Fargo Country Club, Village Green Golf Course, Hawley Golf and Country Club

Casselton, North Dakota - Key Historical Facts

• Casselton was founded in 1875 following the arrival of the Northern Pacific Railway and quickly became an important shipping center for wheat produced across the Red River Valley.
• The city was named after George Washington Cass, president of the Northern Pacific Railway, whose leadership helped expand rail transportation across the region.
• During the late nineteenth century, Casselton became known for its large bonanza farms, which were among the biggest wheat-producing operations in the United States.
• Agriculture, grain elevators, and railroad transportation have remained central to the local economy throughout the city's history.
• Casselton gained national attention in 2013 after a freight train derailment and explosion near the community prompted a temporary evacuation.
• Today, Casselton is recognized for its agricultural heritage, historic downtown, strong community spirit, and convenient location along Interstate 94 near Fargo.

References

• City of Casselton
• Cass County Government
• U.S. Census Bureau
• North Dakota Tourism

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