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Washburn is the beautiful city of the State of North Dakota. North Dakota is ranked 19th in terms of land area among the other states of the United States of America. In terms of population, it is ranked 3rd as it has a population of 640,000 as per the stats of 2006. The state is rich in terms of minerals and is has deposits of lignite as well as the precious black gold, oil. Pembina River, Missouri River and the Red River run through the state and are the major source of water for both people and the local agriculture upon which the economy lies heavily. The total land is of the city is 1.9 sq miles. Almost 94.15 % of it is land. Water makes up about 5.84 % of the total land area. The city is located at an elevation of 1,755 ft above sea level. The total population of the city, as per the stats of 2000 was 1,389. In 2008, this population became 1239 which means it is currently seeing a negative growth rate, - 10.83 % to be exact. 99 % of this population is made up non Hispanic Whites. About 87 % of this White population follows different sects of Christianity. The weather of the city is typical that of the state. Summers are very short with an average temperature of about 60 ?F. July and August are the hottest months; both the months receive plenty of sunshine. The rate of precipitation is highest in June, about 3. The rest of the year, the precipitation rate of the city is much lower than the national average. Winters, on the other hand are cold and long, and extend from October to May with lots of snow. The city has an extensive transport system.

The land area where the city is today has been inhabited by people for a long time due to the abundance of wildlife and the river. When the Lewis and Clark Expedition came to the area, the area was already inhabited by Indian tribe of Mandan in 1804. Much of the activities of the expedition were restricted to the Fort Mandan, which stands to date as an important historical site. After Lewis left, Joseph Henry Taylor was one of the first Whites to settle in the area in 1869. The city came into existence officially in 1882. For a long time, Washburn has been one of the stops for tourists and adventurists rowing down the Missouri River. Now it has become an important tourist destination itself. The tiny city of Washburn has much to offer to the visitors. The rich history and cultural heritage of the city is well preserved and still make the local residents proud. The city provides a trip to the luxurious Painted Woods, famous for its golf course. The local city McLean County Museum is the home to eons old treasures of the city, including some of the most precious accounts about ancient Mandan community life. Birka Lutheran Church, besides catering to the religious needs of the people, presents a magnificent sight to behold. The small city of Washburn is equipped with almost all the things to make anyone fall in love with the city. The flora and fauna of the city make it a truly unique place on earth with some of the most magically exotic animals and births. The boating in Missouri River can excite some of the most boring souls. If you haven't had the chance to visit the city yet, do it now. Get your Washburn tickets from us today!