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Williston
Williams County, North Dakota
ZipCodes
58801
Page Contents for Williston, North Dakota
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Community news
Organizations, Churches, and Sports.
Statistics & Facts
The North Dakota state capital is Bismarck.
The population of Williston is approximately 12,191 (2004), 14716 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 6,083 (1990), 6180 (2010).
The amount of land area in Williston is 17.988 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Williston is 7.0 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0.171 sq kilometers.
The distance from Williston to Washington DC is 1544 miles.
The distance to the North Dakota state capital is 168 miles. (as the crow flies)
Williston is positioned 48.16 degrees north of the equator and 103.63 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Williston elevation is 1,882 feet above sea level.
Williston median income is $ 29,962 (2000).
The Williston median home price is $ 58,900 (2000).
Location
in northern North Dakota, near the Canadian border. Other nearby communities include Springbrook, Epping, Alexander, Rawson, Arnegard, Alamo, Watford City and RayReturn to Index
Weather
seasonal with winter temperatures averaging about 10 degrees and summer temperatures averaging about 70 degrees. Precipitation tends to occur more during the summer months than in the winter. Snow may fall from October through April with about seven inches of snow per month during the middle of winter.
Here is a weather page for Williston with several links to choose from.
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History & History Related Items
Located on the Missouri River, Williston is named for S. Willis James, a railroad owner.
Williston on the Lewis and Clark Trail - April 15-29, 1805.
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Attractions
Learn more about Williston at this informative site.
Fort Buford State Historical Site
15349 39th Lane NW
Williston, ND 58801
Phone: 701-572-9034
23 miles west of Williston on Hwy 1804
Closed in the winter.
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Economy & Industry
energy, agriculture and the service sector. Try this page on the economic development of Williston.
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Williston City Government
City of WillistonWilliston is the County Seat of Williams County
Williams County Court
205 E Broadway
Williston, ND 58801-6123
Phone: 701-577-4500
County Commissioners
205 E Broadway
Williston, ND 58801-6123
Phone: 701-577-4500
Williams County Public Administration
205 E Broadway
Williston, ND 58801-6123
Phone: 701-577-4583
Williston Chamber
Williston Area Chamber Of Commerce10 Main St
Williston, ND 58801-6017
Phone: 701-577-6000
Williston Community News
The Williston HeraldLocal news online
Williston Organizations
Williston Area Chamber Of Commerce10 Main St
Williston, ND 58801-6017
Phone: 701-577-6000
Williston Libraries
Williston City Public Library1302 Davidson Dr
Williston, ND 58801-3861
Phone: 701-774-8805
Williston Library
1410 University Ave
Williston, ND 58801-4464
Phone: 701-774-4226
Williston Schools
Williston Public School District No. 1Williston High School
502 W Highland Dr
Williston, ND 58801-4036
Phone: 701-572-0967
Fax: 701-572-5449
New Public School District #8
1021 9th Av W
Williston ND 58801
Phone: 701-572-6359
St. Joseph's Catholic School
124 6th Street West
Williston ND 58801
Phone: 701-572-6384
Trinity Christian School
2419 9th Ave. West
Williston, ND 58801
Phone: 701-774-9056
HIGHER EDUCATION
Williston State College
P.O. Box 1326
1410 University Ave.
Williston, ND 58802
Phone: 701-774-4200
Toll-free: 888-863-9455 Williston
Miscellany
The population of Williston was:1990 - 13,131
2000 - 12,512
2004 - 12,191 (estimate)
Williston is located in the Central Time zone.
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