Steele County, North Dakota

Steele County
Steele County Courthouse in Finley
Location within the U.S. state of North Dakota
North Dakota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 47°28′N 97°43′W / 47.46°N 97.72°W / 47.46; -97.72
Country United States
State North Dakota
FoundedJune 2, 1883 (created)
July 13, 1883 (organized)
Named forEdward H. Steele
SeatFinley
Largest cityFinley
Area
 • Total715 sq mi (1,850 km2)
 • Land712 sq mi (1,840 km2)
 • Water3.2 sq mi (8 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,798
 • Density2.5/sq mi (0.97/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.co.steele.nd.us

Steele County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2020 census, 1,798 people lived there.[1] The county was founded in 1883 and named for businessman Edward H. Steele. The county seat is Finley.[2]

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Steele County, North Dakota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.