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National Bank Notes > North Dakota

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Wimbledon, First NB, W6712
Fr. 650 $20 1902PB
Grade: PMG VF 20    

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Who says Wimbledon is in England? There were two national banks chartered in this community, with this being the first. This bank was organized on February 7, 1903 and they printed 4,666 sheets of Red and Blue Seals before going into receivership on April 23, 1925. This is one of two notes reported on this town as the later bank remains unreported. The overall appearance is quite pleasing but the signatures are almost completely gone. Wimbledon is located in Barnes County; the population was 216 at the 2010 census. As early as 1882 this location had been known as Gibson. When the Soo Line Railroad reached here in 1893, they renamed it Wimbledon for the borough of London, England, famous for its annual tennis tournament. The name means stronghold of the bold friend. The Midland Continental Railroad arrived here in 1913, giving the town a two-railroad status. The post office was established July 26, 1893 with Joseph S. Tollefson as Postmaster. It was platted in December 1893 and incorporated as a village in 1899. In 1950 became a city with a mayor and city council government. The peak population of 571 was reached in 1910. Wimbledon, known for its rich crop lands, was once home to 8 grain elevators and was called the "City of Elevators". Wimbledon is the home of the last remaining Midland Continental Railroad Depot, built in 1913.

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