General Info
Kittson County was established from part of Pembina County in 1879 and named after Norman Wolfred Kittson, an early pioneer who was influential in its founding. Hallock was selected as the county seat and the first courthouse was constructed in 1896. Railroad development allowed for dramatic growth and its population had grown from 7,889 in 1900 to over 9,600 by 1910. In 1964 a new courthouse was established and Kittson County has continued to prosper. Today Kittson County is home to approximately 4,374 residents.