Logan Center, North Dakota

Logan Center, North Dakota
Logan Center
Coordinates: 47°48′10″N 97°49′04″W / 47.80278°N 97.81778°W / 47.80278; -97.81778
Country United States
State North Dakota
CountyGrand Forks
TownshipLogan Center
Founded1886
Named afterJohn A. Logan
Elevation
1,424 ft (434 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
58267 (Northwood)
Area code701
GNIS feature ID1029959[1]

Logan Center is an unincorporated community in Logan Center Township, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States.

Etymology

Logan Center was named after American Civil War general John A. Logan by settler W. P. Wilson. The word "center" was added to the townsite's name because of its equidistance from Northwood, Larimore, Niagara, and Aneta.[2]

History

Logan Center was established in 1886.[2]

The settlement opened a post office in 1893 under the name Fergua; it closed in 1919.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Geographic Names Information System". edits.nationalmap.gov. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  2. ^ a b c "North Dakota Place Names : How North Dakota's Cities & Counties, from Ghost Towns to Boom Towns, Got Their Names". digitalhorizonsonline.org. p. 124. Retrieved January 29, 2026.