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Pierce County history

Pierce County was established 11 Mar 1887 and organized 11 Apr 1889. The county seat is Rugby. It was named for Gilbert Ashville Pierce (1829-1901). He was a newspaperman and served as governor of Dakota Territory 1884-1887. He later served as a US Senator. Area - 1053 square miles.

Year	Population	Year	Population
1900	4765	1960	7394
1910	9740	1970	6323
1920	9283	1980	6166
1930	9074	1990	5028
1940	9208	1997	4567
1950	8326	2000	4675

Year County Rank

1970 2754

1980 2836

1990 2873

2000 2869

Year	County Rank
1970	2754
1980	2836
1990	2873
2000	2869

1895 Map of Pierce County

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BLM Records - Pierce County

About the 1900 Pierce County Census
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About the 1910 Census Pierce County
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About the 1920 Pierce County Census
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About the 1930 Pierce County Census
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