Where is Grafton, North Dakota, USA?

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Where is Grafton Located? - Grafton is a city located in the Walsh County of North Dakota, United States. Grafton lies between 40.7267682 Degrees North latitudes and 73.6342954 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Grafton, North Dakota

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Where is Grafton Located?

Grafton is a city located in the Walsh County of North Dakota, United States. Grafton lies between 40.7267682 Degrees North latitudes and 73.6342954 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Grafton city is 4170 people and the city has a total area of 3.3 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Grafton, North Dakota Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityGrafton
CountyWalsh County
StateNorth Dakota
State CapitalBismarck
US RegionMidwestern United States
Latitude48.4125°N
Longitude97.4106°W
Elevation830 ft (253 m)
Land Area2.43 sq mi
Water Area0.00 sq mi
Total Area2.43 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)4,170 (Census 2020)
Population Density (per sq mi)Approximately 1,716
ZIP Code58237
Area Code701
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code38-31500
Congressional DistrictNorth Dakota's At-Large Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Grafton, North Dakota

  • Park River, North Dakota — 15 mi Northwest
  • Drayton, North Dakota — 25 mi Northeast
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota — 40 mi South
  • Walhalla, North Dakota — 45 mi Northwest
  • Cavalier, North Dakota — 50 mi North
  • Thief River Falls, Minnesota — 80 mi Southeast
  • Devils Lake, North Dakota — 95 mi West
  • Fargo, North Dakota — 115 mi South
  • Minot, North Dakota — 250 mi West
  • Bismarck, North Dakota — 330 mi Southwest

Driving Distances from Grafton, North Dakota

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
Park RiverNorth Dakota1520 minutes
DraytonNorth Dakota2530 minutes
Grand ForksNorth Dakota4045 minutes
WalhallaNorth Dakota4550 minutes
CavalierNorth Dakota501 hour
Thief River FallsMinnesota801 hour 30 minutes
Devils LakeNorth Dakota951 hour 40 minutes
FargoNorth Dakota1152 hours
MinotNorth Dakota2504 hours
BismarckNorth Dakota3305 hours

Transportation and Connectivity in Grafton, North Dakota

TransportationDetails
Airport NameGrand Forks International Airport
IATA CodeGFK
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysU.S. Route 81, North Dakota Highway 17
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak service available in Grand Forks
Local Bus/Transit ServiceNo major local transit system
  • U.S. Route 81 - Major north-south highway connecting Grafton with Grand Forks and northern North Dakota communities.
  • North Dakota Highway 17 - Regional highway connecting Grafton with surrounding towns and agricultural areas.

What are top Places to Visit in Grafton, North Dakota

Landmark NameType
Grafton Historic DistrictHistoric District
Walsh County Historical MuseumMuseum
Grafton State School Historic AreaHistoric Site
Centennial CenterCommunity Center
Park River Dam Recreation AreaOutdoor Recreation Area
Heritage VillageHistoric Attraction
Riverview ParkPark
Turtle River State ParkState Park
Pembina Gorge State Recreation AreaRecreation Area
International Peace GardenTourist Attraction

Colleges and Universities in Grafton, North Dakota

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
North Dakota State College of Science - Wahpeton CampusPublicCollegeTechnical education, workforce training, and associate degree programs
University of North DakotaPublicUniversityAviation, medicine, engineering, and research programs
Lake Region State CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer training, liberal arts, and technical programs
Northland Community and Technical CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTechnical programs and workforce development
Grafton Public School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education services

Waterbodies in Grafton, North Dakota

Park River, Red River of the North, Forest River, Turtle River, Homme Lake

Golf Courses in Grafton, North Dakota

Grafton Country Club, Fair Oaks Golf Course, King's Walk Golf Course, Larimore Golf Club

Grafton, North Dakota — Key Historical Facts

  • Grafton was founded in 1873 and was incorporated as a city in 1881.
  • The city was named after Grafton, Massachusetts, and developed as a regional center in northeastern North Dakota.
  • Grafton became the county seat of Walsh County and grew through agriculture, rail transportation, and local commerce.
  • The arrival of the railroad in the late nineteenth century helped establish Grafton as an important shipping and trading community.
  • The city has a strong agricultural heritage, with farming and related industries remaining important parts of the local economy.
  • Today, Grafton is known for its historic downtown, community events, outdoor recreation, and location near the Red River Valley.

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