North Dakota became the 39th state on November 2, 1889. Bismarck is the state capital. There are currently 53 counties each with a courthouse.

Click on a county below to learn more:
Highest Point – White Butte ( 3,506 feet ) is located in Slope County
Lowest Point – Red River of the North ( 750 feet ) is located in Pembina County
Oldest Courthouse - Kidder County (1884)
Oldestest Former Courthouse - Stutsman County (1883)

State Capitol – Bismarck

Governor Mansion – Bismarck
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Former Governor Mansion (demolished 2016) – Bismarck
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Old Governor Mansion – Bismarck