Gardar, North Dakota

Gardar is an unincorporated community in Pembina County, in the U.S. state of North Dakota.[1]

History

Gardar was founded ca. 1878, and was originally built up chiefly by Icelanders.[2] A post office was established at Gardar in 1881, and remained in operation until 1984.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gardar, North Dakota
  2. "Cities". County of Pembina, North Dakota. Archived from the original on February 18, 2015. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
  3. "Pembina County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 October 2015.

Coordinates: 48°35′21″N 97°52′26″W / 48.58917°N 97.87389°W / 48.58917; -97.87389

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