Lefor, ND
Stark County
Inhabited as of 5-07

Lefor, ND is a very small town in the southwestern part of the state, about 20 miles southeast of Dickinson. Founded in 1890 and named for the first postmaster, a Hungarian named Adam Lefor, it reached a peak population of 224 in 1930.

Lefor has also been known by the names Schnellreich and Saint Elizabeth.

Contemporary Lefor is now home to a couple dozen residents and many abandoned structures. Several friendly townspeople came out to chat during our visit to Lefor.

The remains of Lefor State Bank. Click any photo to enlarge The bank.
An abandoned home. Click any photo to enlarge Gregory Hall.
An abandoned home. Another abandoned home. Click any photo to enlarge
This is the plaque that hangs near the door of the bank.
The remains of a home. Click any photo to enlarge
The Church. Click any photo to enlarge .
 
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