LaMoure, North Dakota

LaMoure is a city in LaMoure County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 764 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of LaMoure County.

LaMoure, North Dakota
Location of LaMoure, North Dakota
Coordinates: 46°21′31″N 98°17′37″W
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Dakota
CountyLaMoure
Founded1882
Government
  City AuditorGina Haugen
Area
  Total1.34 sq mi (3.48 km2)
  Land1.34 sq mi (3.48 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,312 ft (400 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total764
  Estimate 
(2022)
762
  Density568.88/sq mi (219.68/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
58415, 58431, 58458
Area code701
FIPS code38-44540
GNIS feature ID1033650
Websitelamourend.com

LaMoure was founded in 1882 and was named after Judson LaMoure, a territorial legislator (LaMoure County and the cities of Jud and Judson are also named after him).

LaMoure was one of eight global transmission sites of the Omega Navigation System until its closure on September 30, 1997. The station is now used for VLF communication purposes by the U.S. Navy.

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