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Dahlen, North Dakota
CDP
About Dahlen
Dahlen, ND is a small unincorporated community located in northeastern North Dakota.
Officially, Dahlen is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.14 square miles.
📰 Dahlen News Today
- Ceremony Honors North Dakota WWII Veteran as His Remains Return Home After Nearly 80 Years Senator Kevin Cramer of North Dakota (.gov) · Jun 19
- SSGT Irvin C. Ellingson Obituary May 26, 1945 Amundson Funeral and Cremation Service · Jun 12
- Celebrations & funeral set for N.D. WWII veteran killed in Japan - The Flag The Flag - AM 1100 and FM 92.3 WZFG · Jun 15
- Finding a hero: Efforts to identify North Dakota soldier Irvin C. Ellingson's remains took years Grand Forks Herald · Jun 24
- In 'last chapter,' North Dakota son who made ultimate sacrifice in World War II comes home InForum · Jun 20
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What Makes Dahlen Unique
- The only place in America named Dahlen — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.14 sq mi.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
- Positioned in northeastern North Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNorth Dakota
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area0.14 sq mi
Coordinates48.1588, -97.9324