Welcome to Center, ND
Center has been named the Scientific Center of North America
47.1164 N 101.2996 W
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History of Center, ND
Center is located in Oliver County, North Dakota. It is the county seat and the only incorporated town in Oliver County. The population according to 2010 census is 573.
There are 279 households and 196 families residing in the city. One third of the households in Center have children under the age of 18.
Our town is somewhat notable for the 1920 blizzard related death of Hazel Miner, who would go on to be memorialized in our county’s archives, by means of a memorial plaque in the city’s courthouse courtyard and just recently as the namesake for our city’s newest housing addition.
Center became the county seat for Oliver County on November 22, 1902.
Upcoming Events
Special City Meeting – Feb 18
Agenda as follows: Purpose of Report Findings of Water Model Alternatives Proposed Project Potential Funding Options Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/22958544543916?p=iO7jKaCRirFwe9AKQd Meeting ID: 229 585 445 439 16...
Now Hiring City Auditor!
The City of Center is now hiring for the position of City Auditor. Candidate must: Live within 20 miles of the City of Center; Have a minimum of HS diploma; Have current Driver’s license, must have accounting and budgeting skills and the ability to work with current...
2025/26 WINTER ADULT VOLLEYBALL
FEES The players’ fees for the 2025/2026 winter season are $25 player if paid during the Winter Registration. These fees and the complete team roster must be into the Center Park Board by December 5th Any players’ fees paid after the Winter Registration will be $30....
ChristKindleMart 2026
Public Comment Policy
New Water Meters Coming August 2025
2024 Consumer Confident Water Report
City Council Meeting
The City Council shall meet regularly at the Betty Hagel Memorial Civic Center on the first Monday of each month. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the meeting shall be at 7:00 p.m. Central Time and from Labor Day to Memorial Day, the meeting shall be at 6:00 p.m....
