Often billed as the geographic center of North America, Rugby is the seat of Pierce County, North Dakota. The community was founded in 1886 as a junction along the Great Northern Railway, at the place where a branch line to Bottineau met the main line. Its early settlers arrived in 1812 from the Earl of Selkirk’s colony in Manitoba, Canada. Initially known as Rugby Junction, its name was shortened when it became a city.
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City guide and information resource for Rugby residents, visitors and businesses. Provides access to general and governmental data, public documents/forms, and local departments' offered services.
http://www.cityofrugby.com/
Heart of America Medical Center
Founded in 1910, the non-denominational, non-profit hospital is supported by thirty-two area churches, and providing medical services to people within a fifty-mile radius of Rugby, North Dakota. The hospital and its affiliated clinics are fatured.
http://www.hamc.com/
Organized in 1941, the Rugby, North Dakota Roman Catholic elementary school opened its doors in September, 1942. Its history, annual calendar, curriculum, and a staff directory are posted, along with photographs and associated organizations.
http://www.little-flower.k12.nd.us/
Provides chamber information and details on all businesses serving the residents and visitors of Rugby. Includes membership information, calendar of events, chamber activities, community profile and tourism resources including attractions and accommodations guides.
http://rugbynorthdakota.com/
Organized for the purpose of advancing the economic development of the Rugby, North Dakota area, the benefits and services of the Chamber are offered, and members may join or renew their membership online. Also featured is a member directory, event calendar, and guide to the community.
http://www.rugbynorthdakota.com/
Rugby Job Development Authority
Working in concert with the Rugby Economic Development Corporation, the JDA works to promote economic development in existing business activities, business expansions, and the recruitment of primary sector businesses that add to the tax base of the community. A community profile, financial business incentives, and information about living and working in Rugby are put forward.
http://rugbyjda.com/
Presents the school board's activities and profiles member schools. Site also includes a district calendar, an administrative index, and district profiles.
http://www.rugby.k12.nd.us/
Located in Rugby, North Dakota, the animal clinic offers medical services to farm animals, pets, and other animals, large and small. Its location, hours, services, staff, and appointment policies are featured.
http://rugbyvet.com/
Rugby was founded in 1886 at a junction on the Great Northern Railway where a spur to Bottineau met the main line. The city’s official web site features a profile and contacts for the municipal government’s administrative and departmental offices, a community calendar, agendas and minutes, as well as permit information, licenses and forms.
http://www.cityofrugbynd.com/
