Oliver County North Dakota History

Oliver County North Dakota History

Christoph F. Skubinna
"This article pertains to my Great-Grandfather, Christoph Friedrich Skubinna who lived at Center, North Dakota and was a long-time Chairman of the County Commissions for Oliver County. "
--Martin L. Skubinna

We are collecting a little of the history of the towns and people of Oliver County. If you would like to volunteer to write an article about a particular town, person, or family, please email Michelle Savre. Articles of any length will be accepted. You will receive full credit for your contribution, and the satisfaction of knowing you made a worthwhile contribution to your fellow Oliver researchers.

Created by the territorial legislature in 1885. It was named for a Republican politician, Harry S. Oliver of Lisbon (1855-1909), who was then a member of the House of Representatives.
Government organized: May 18, 1885.
County Seat: Sanger (Raymond), 1885-1902; Center, 1902-present.
Area 693 square miles.
2000 population -- 2065.

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