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Walum, North Dakota

Coordinates: 47°16′11″N 98°11′40″W / 47.26972°N 98.19444°W / 47.26972; -98.19444
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Walum is an unincorporated community in Griggs County, in the U.S. state of North Dakota.[1]

History

A post office called Walum was established in 1904, and remained in operation until 1973.[2] The community was named for Marinus Wallum, an early settler.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Walum, North Dakota
  2. ^ "Griggs County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
  3. ^ Geneva Roth Olstad (2000). Main Street, North Dakota in Vintage Postcards. Arcadia Publishing. p. 114. ISBN 978-0-7385-0726-2.

47°16′11″N 98°11′40″W / 47.26972°N 98.19444°W / 47.26972; -98.19444