Walsh Heritage: A Story of Walsh County and its Pioneers
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Dedicated to the pioneer men and women of Walsh County, North Dakota,
whose courage and determination brought civilization to the
virgin prairies. They braved the demands and privations of
pioneer life. They changed a wilderness into a land of fertile
farms, industry, and thriving communities, while providing for
the spiritual, physical, educational and social needs of their families.
From them comes the heritage we enjoy today.
Walsh County North Dakota
Walsh County was created by the 1881 territorial legislature and organized on August 30, 1881 from the northern parts of Grand Forks County and southern parts of Pembina County.
It is named in honor of George H. Walsh (1845–1913), a newspaperman and politician in Grand Forks.
Grafton became the county seat in 1881.
It is named in honor of George H. Walsh (1845–1913), a newspaperman and politician in Grand Forks.
Grafton became the county seat in 1881.