Griggs County
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Griggs County, North Dakota, was first settled in 1879. However, it did not
become an organized county until 1881. At that time, it consisted of what is now
Griggs County and the western part of Steele County. After an election,
Cooperstown became the county seat. However, Hope wanted to have that honor so
the records of the county were stolen at gunpoint from Cooperstown. The trial of
the alleged raiders was halted when a compromise was reached establishing Griggs
and Steele Counties as separate entities. The County Courthouse was built in
1883 and is the oldest courthouse in the state still in use for its original
purpose.
Area 720 square miles. 2000
population -- 3303
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