San Haven, North Dakota

San Haven is an unincorporated community in Rolette County, in the U.S. state of North Dakota.[1]

History

San Haven ("sanatorium haven") probably was named from its location near the state tuburculosis hospital.[2] A post office called San Haven was established in 1923, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1987.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: San Haven, North Dakota
  2. "Explain Origin of All County Towns". Turtle Mountain Star. September 5, 1940. p. 7. Retrieved 2 May 2015.
  3. "Rolette County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 14 February 2015.

Coordinates: 48°50′05″N 100°02′20″W / 48.83472°N 100.03889°W / 48.83472; -100.03889

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