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Amidon, North Dakota: Nation's Smallest County Seat

At least it was in 2013, when a billboard announcing this important fact was erected at the entrance to town. Blink and you'll miss it.

Address:
US Hwy 85, Amidon, ND
Directions:
Billboard is on the east/north entrance to town, on the north/west side of US Hwy 85.
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Town welcome billboard.

Smallest County Seat in the U.S.

Town's claim to fame is being the nation's smallest county seat. Not sure if this still holds true, but a 2013 sign declares it so when coming from the north into the town. For sure it's a small town to be a county seat!

[Jeff Everman, 11/27/2018]

Nearby Offbeat Places

Fake CopFake Cop, Amidon, ND - < 1 mi.
The Old Open Range GagThe Old Open Range Gag, Amidon, ND - 5 mi.
Cowboy Riding MissileCowboy Riding Missile, Bowman, ND - 19 mi.
In the region:
Sir Albert and the Dragon, Regent, ND - 36 mi.

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