Elgin is a city in Grant County, North Dakota, United States.

At one point, one committee member checked the time on his Elgin pocket watch and suggested the brand name, which was found to be acceptable.

[7] On July 4, 1978 an F4 tornado struck Elgin, causing five deaths and 35 injuries.

[8] The ninth deadliest storm in North Dakota's recorded history, and the deadliest Independence Day tornado nationwide, Elgin's Independence Day Tornado crumpled the town's water tower.

[9] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.05 square miles (2.72 km2), all land.

49.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 32.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

44.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.