New Town, North Dakota
New Town is a city in Mountrail County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 1,925 at the 2010 census. New Town was platted in 1950 as a replacement site for the residents of Sanish and Van Hook Township, as these towns were scheduled to be flooded by the creation of Lake Sakakawea, a reservoir to provide water for irrigation.It is the largest city and the administrative center of the Fort Berthold Reservation. New Town is home to Fort... Show more Berthold Community College. New Town is located on State Highway 23 at the crossing of Lake Sakakawea by the Four Bears Bridge. The city has recreation for all seasons, including fishing, boating, water skiing, and trails for hiking. In the fall of 1953, school opened for New Town students. The New School was ready in September 1954 and dedicated April 15, 1955. The first scheduled train arrived at New Town on September 22, 1953 By 1955, the town...