Saint Michael, North Dakota
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According to the 2000 Census, Saint Michael was located in census tract 9402, block group 1, and assigned blocks 1028 and 1029. The population of these census blocks was 15 and 12 people respectively.[3]
History
Saint Michael was named after the archangel Michael by a group of Catholic nuns who founded a mission in the area. A Dakota community, it lies within the boundaries of the Spirit Lake Reservation. European-Americans were reported to have settled in the area as early as 1874. A post office was opened in 1932, and continues in operation today.[4]
Notable person
- Constantine Scollen, the famous missionary priest, was resident at St Michael from early 1887 until 1890
References
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- ↑ Rand McNally. The Road Atlas '08. Chicago: Rand McNally, 2008, p. 77.
- ↑ USPS – Cities by ZIP Code
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