Population: 300

Hope is located 70 miles northwest of Fargo. It lies in the southwest corner of Steele County, North Dakota, and is in the center of a remarkably rich agricultural district.

Mr. Edward H. Steele was one of the founders and owners of the town site and erected the first building there. Hope is named for Mr. Steele’s wife, Hope A. Steele, and Steele County was named for him as well.

The town of Hope was discovered in 1881 and between the years 1882 and 1883 it experienced one of those remarkable building booms, which have come to every western town that had something solid and lasting in the character of its people. The people were and continue to be, not only energetic but also notable for their intellectual culture. As a result, Hope is one of the splendid locations in the state in which to build a business and a home.

The Steele County Museum is located on Main Street in Hope and includes history dating back to the 1800's. It is a must see if you are traveling through Steele County.

For more information contact the Steele County JDA Coordinator, Suzanne Halverson at 701.524.2645 or visit www.hopend.com.

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