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Williams County, North DakotaWilliams County History, Geography, Demographics, Cities and Towns, and Education
Etymology - Origin of County NameNamed for Erastus Appelman Williams of Bismarck (1850-1930), an outstanding figure in the political history of Dakota Territory and North Dakota who served during ten legislative sessions, including one at which Williams County was originally created. Demographics:County QuickFacts: Census Bureau Quick Facts County HistoryCreated by the 1872-73 territorial legislature but located south of the Missouri River in the vicinity of present-day Dunn and Mercer counties. It was established in its present location by the 1891 state legislature. Named for Erastus Appelman Williams of Bismarck (1850-1930), an outstanding figure in the political history of Dakota Territory and North Dakota who served during ten legislative sessions, including one at which Williams County was originally created. Government organized: December 8, 1891. County Seat: Williston, 1891-present. Neighboring Counties:
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the relative roles and powers of our governments: federal, state, and local.
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