Bowman County North Dakota History
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Named for Edward M. Bowman, member of the House of Representatives from the southern half of the territory, the territorial legislature created Bowman in 1883. In the 1903 session it was eliminated due to a lack of settlement. By official proclamation of Gov. John Burke, it was re-established on June 10, 1907. Government organized: July 5, 1907. County Seat: Bowman, 1907 to present. Area 1170 square miles. 2000 population -- 3696.
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