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Geographical Center of North American Monument
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In January 1931, an U.S. Geological Survey determined the center of North America in Pierce County. A stone cairn marks the site.
Survey Bulletin Number 817 places the Rugby monument at:
48 degrees 21' 19" N
99 degrees 59' 57" W
The center is marked with a monument or cairn that is pyramid form in shape. It is 21 feet high, 6 feet wide at its base, and setting on a heart shaped foundation.
Address:
Junction Highway 2 and Highway 3
City:
Rugby
Phone:
701-776-5846
Fax:
701-776-6390
Email:
rugbychamber@gondtc.com
Web Site:
http://www.rugbynorthdakota.com
Admission:
FREE
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