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 still in use – Kidder County (1884)
Oldest Former Courthouse – Stutsman County (1883)
State Capitol – Bismarck
Governor Mansion – Bismarck
Former Governor Mansion (demolished 2016) – Bismarck
Old Governor Mansion – Bismarck