Fonda is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in
Rolette County, in the
U.S. state
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of
North Dakota
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.
History
Fonda was founded in 1905.
A post office called Fonda was established in 1907, and remained in operation until 1944.
The community was named for
Fonda, Iowa
Fonda is a city in Pocahontas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 636 at the time of the 2020 census.
History
The city of Fonda was originally called Marvin. Marvin, however, was deemed too similar to Manson, Iowa and due to mail be ...
, former home of early settler Jay Edwards.
References
Unincorporated communities in Rolette County, North Dakota
Populated places established in 1905
1905 establishments in North Dakota
Unincorporated communities in North Dakota
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