Binford, North Dakota

Binford is a city in Griggs County, North Dakota, United States.

The Johnson Land Company of Iowa purchased a flax field owned by Gabriel Gabrielson when the Northern Pacific Railway laid its tracks in 1899.

In 1905, Binford had its own newspaper, a bank, grain elevator, a hardware store, two groceries, a couple of pool hall-bowling alleys, two churches, and various other establishments.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.35 square miles (0.91 km2), all land.

The city holds an annual celebration each year in June known as "Binford Days".

The festivities usually include street vendors, kids games, a 5K Fun Run/Walk, parade, classic car show, silent auction, a supper & pie social, and a late night street dance.

The event also includes the annual Binford Bull Ride, a sanctioned Professional Bull Riders (PBR) event, and once included rodeo clown Flint Rasmussen.

35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.7% had someone living in town alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Map of North Dakota highlighting Griggs County