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National Register of Historic Places

Wells County Fairgrounds

A district of 18 historic buildingsOn the Register since 1991
Listed 1991Oshkosh Township
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About the district

Wells County Fairgrounds, at Jct. of US 52 and ND 15, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 28, 1991. The Register lists it for its recreation, exploration/settlement and architecture, at the local level. The district takes in 18 historic buildings. The listing covers 35 acres.

What it isFairgrounds in Fessenden, North Dakota. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 66 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 15 minutes

Jct. of US 52 and ND 15, Oshkosh Township · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Wells County FairgroundsStart here
  2. 2Wells County CourthouseQueen Anne · 0.4 mi on
  3. 3Beiseker MansionQueen Anne · 0.2 mi on

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Questions about Wells County Fairgrounds

Is Wells County Fairgrounds on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Feb 28, 1991 (Register number 91000073).

Is Wells County Fairgrounds a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; North Dakota has 4 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Wells County Fairgrounds?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Wells County Fairgrounds?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 66 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 75326797 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.