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Ghost town · Bottineau County, North Dakota
Omemee is a ghost town in Bottineau County, North Dakota, recorded as human settlement in Bottineau County, North Dakota, United States of America. It is one of 2 former communities in Bottineau County on the federal names register. That ranks the county 7th among the 24 North Dakota counties with a vanished settlement on record.
Omemee was established in 1887, in the late 19th century.
The U.S. Geological Survey lists Omemee as a historical populated place: the name is no longer in official use for a community, whether the settlement was abandoned, absorbed into a neighbouring town or renamed. The recorded location is 48.7064° N, 100.3550° W.
Key facts
| Founded | 1887 |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,513 ft |
| Nearest living town | Gardena, ND |
| Distance to it | 6.5 miles |
| Coordinates | 48.70639, -100.35500 |
What's there now
Omemee is no longer a community in its own right. The nearest living town is Gardena, ND (population 51), about 6.5 miles away in a straight line, and the site sits at roughly 1,513 feet above sea level. Much of the land around former townsites is private; check access before you visit.
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Questions
Where is Omemee?
Omemee is in Bottineau County, North Dakota, at 48.7064, -100.3550.
How many ghost towns are in Bottineau County?
Bottineau County, North Dakota has 2 ghost towns on record at Wayfarrow.
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