The map remembers Alfred long after the crowds moved on. Alfred Wallin (February 12, 1836 – January 9, 1923) was an American judge who served one of the first three justices of the Supreme Court of North Dakota from 1889 to 1902.
Alfred is the lone documented ghost town in LaMoure County — for now.
The story of Alfred
North Dakota's ghost towns are homestead-era towns the drought and the Depression emptied in a single brutal decade.
Alfred Wallin (February 12, 1836 – January 9, 1923) was an American judge who served one of the first three justices of the Supreme Court of North Dakota from 1889 to 1902.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Alfred is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.
Getting there
Here's the honest truth: access to Alfred is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Alfred is roughly 46.6030, -98.9993 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.
Good to know
Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Alfred FAQs
01Where is Alfred located?
02What county is Alfred in?
03What is the history of Alfred?
04What remains at Alfred today?
05Can you visit Alfred?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Alfred Wallin”), CC BY-SA.
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