Where is Horace, North Dakota, USA?

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Where is Horace Located? - Horace is a city located in the Cass County of North Dakota, United States. Horace lies between 40.6628795 Degrees North latitudes and 73.551516 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Horace, North Dakota

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Where is Horace Located?

Horace is a city located in the Cass County of North Dakota, United States. Horace lies between 40.6628795 Degrees North latitudes and 73.551516 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Horace city is 3085 people and the city has a total area of 11.54 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Horace, North Dakota Quick Facts

Property Information
CityHorace
CountyCass County
StateNorth Dakota
State CapitalBismarck
US RegionMidwestern United States
Latitude46.7585° N
Longitude96.9034° W
Elevation915 ft (279 m)
Land Area5.92 sq mi
Water Area0.03 sq mi
Total Area5.95 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)3,085 (2020 Census)
Population DensityApproximately 521 per sq mi
ZIP Codes58047
Area Code701
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code38-38100
Congressional DistrictNorth Dakota At-large Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Horace, North Dakota

  • Fargo, North Dakota - North - 10 mi
  • West Fargo, North Dakota - North - 6 mi
  • Moorhead, Minnesota - Northeast - 13 mi
  • Harwood, North Dakota - North - 18 mi
  • Kindred, North Dakota - South - 18 mi
  • Dilworth, Minnesota - Northeast - 15 mi
  • Mapleton, North Dakota - West - 11 mi
  • Casselton, North Dakota - West - 24 mi
  • Wahpeton, North Dakota - South - 49 mi
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota - North - 84 mi

Driving Distances from Horace, North Dakota

City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
West FargoNorth Dakota610 minutes
FargoNorth Dakota1015 minutes
MapletonNorth Dakota1115 minutes
MoorheadMinnesota1320 minutes
DilworthMinnesota1522 minutes
HarwoodNorth Dakota1825 minutes
KindredNorth Dakota1825 minutes
CasseltonNorth Dakota2430 minutes
WahpetonNorth Dakota4950 minutes
Grand ForksNorth Dakota841 hour 25 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Horace, North Dakota

Transportation Details
Airport NameHector International Airport
IATA CodeFAR
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysInterstate 29 (nearby), Interstate 94 (nearby), Cass County Road 17 (Sheyenne Street), County Road 16
Train/Amtrak ServiceAmtrak Empire Builder service available at Fargo
Local Bus/Transit ServiceMATBUS regional transit service (nearby in Fargo–West Fargo)
  • Interstate 29 provides north-south access to Grand Forks, Fargo, and Sioux Falls.
  • Interstate 94 connects the Horace area with Bismarck, Minneapolis, and other regional destinations.
  • Cass County Road 17 (Sheyenne Street) serves as the primary route connecting Horace with West Fargo and surrounding communities.
  • County Road 16 provides convenient east-west access to nearby residential and agricultural areas.
  • Hector International Airport in Fargo offers scheduled passenger flights, while Amtrak's Empire Builder serves the region from downtown Fargo.

What are top Places to Visit in Horace, North Dakota

Landmark Name Type
Horace Community ParkCommunity Park
River's Bend ParkNature Park
Buffalo River State ParkState Park
Red River ZooZoo
Bonanzaville USAHistory Museum
Plains Art MuseumArt Museum
Fargo Air MuseumAviation Museum
Lindenwood ParkRegional Park
Roger Maris MuseumSports Museum
The Lights at Sheyenne 32Entertainment District

Colleges and Universities in Horace, North Dakota

Institution Name Type Level Notable For
North Dakota State UniversityPublicUniversityAgriculture, engineering, and research
Minnesota State University MoorheadPublicUniversityEducation, business, and liberal arts
M State – MoorheadPublicCommunity CollegeTechnical education and workforce training
Concordia CollegePrivateUniversityLiberal arts and music programs
West Fargo Public SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary public education

Waterbodies in Horace, North Dakota

Sheyenne River, Red River of the North, Buffalo River, Maple River, Rush River, Silver Creek, Lower Branch Rush River, Brewer Lake

Golf Courses in Horace, North Dakota

Oxbow Country Club, Rose Creek Golf Course, Edgewood Golf Course, Prairiewood Golf Course, Maple River Golf Club, Village Green Golf Course

Horace, North Dakota — Key Historical Facts

  • Horace was founded in 1879 following the expansion of the Northern Pacific Railway through Cass County, encouraging settlement and agricultural development.
  • The city was named after Horace Greeley, the influential newspaper editor whose support for westward expansion inspired many settlers.
  • For much of its history, Horace remained a small farming community serving the surrounding Red River Valley agricultural region.
  • Rapid residential growth began in the early twenty-first century as the Fargo metropolitan area expanded southward into Cass County.
  • Today, Horace is one of North Dakota's fastest-growing communities, offering modern neighborhoods while maintaining strong ties to its agricultural heritage.

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