Map of Valley City, North Dakota

Valley City is a city in Barnes County, North Dakota, United States. It is the county seat of Barnes County. The population was 6,575 during the 2020 census, making it the 12th largest city in North Dakota. Valley City was founded in 1874.

Valley City is known for its many bridges over the Sheyenne River, including the Hi-Line Railroad Bridge. These bridges have earned it the nickname “City of Bridges”. The city is also the home of Valley City State University and the North Dakota High School Activities Association (NDHSAA).

Valley City city overview:
Name:	Valley City city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	North Dakota
County:	Barnes County
Elevation:	1,217 ft (371 m)
Total Area:	4.21 sq mi (10.90 km²)
Land Area:	4.21 sq mi (10.89 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Total Population:	6,575
Population Density:	1,563.61/sq mi (603.73/km²)
ZIP code:	58072
Area code:	701
FIPS code:	3881180
GNISfeature ID:	1032618
Website:	valleycity.us

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History

Valley City was established in 1874 with the building of a railroad station. The town was originally named Worthington after the town’s promoter, George Worthington. The present name is for the city’s location in the valley of the Sheyenne River. A post office was established under the name Worthington in 1874, and has continued to operate under the name Valley City since 1878. A Carnegie Library opened in 1903 through the efforts of the “Tuesday Club,” a local women’s organization. The inception of the nation’s first barber association occurred in Valley City during a state barber convention in February, 1909.