Dewar, North Dakota (Historical)
Location: RR loading station NE 1/4 Sec. 17-155-56, built in 1911.
Township: Medford Twp.
“DEWAR was a Soo Line RR loading station built in 1911 in NE 1/4 Sec. 17-155-56, Medford Twp., five miles NW of Fordville. It is said to have been named for an uncle of Mrs. Victor Potulny of Fordville. Albert Harazim was the elevator manager here 1916-1935, but no major development ever occurred. DeWar is an erroneous spelling. ” 2