Fessenden, ND

united states

Fessenden is a small farming town in central North Dakota that serves as the Wells County seat. Located along Highway 30, it connects to larger communities like Harvey (25 miles southeast) and Minot (60 miles northwest) via Highway 3. The town of 430 residents sits in prime wheat country along the Sheyenne River. Its 1916 Carnegie library, built with distinctive red brick, remains a centerpiece of Main Street.