Elgin is a city in Grant County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 543 at the 2020 census. Elgin was platted in 1910 wh…Elgin is a city in Grant County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 543 at the 2020 census. Elgin was platted in 1910 when the railroad was extended to that point. The town was originally known as Shanley, but when the Northern Pacific Railroad came through town, they objected to the name as it was too similar to Stanley, so the citizens were asked to choose a new name. 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. A post office has been in operation at Elgin since 1910.
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