Sims
The Brick City
State: North Dakota
County: Morton County
Founded: 1883
Abandoned: 1940s
Peak Population: 1,000
Sims produced coal and high-quality bricks (used in the state capitol). The town declined as the coal seams ran out. The Sims Scandinavian Lutheran Church (the 'Gray Lady of the Plains') is a stunning brick structure that still holds occasional services, standing alone on the prairie.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 30 mins
Quick Facts
- Sims bricks built the State Capitol
- Lutheran Church still active occasionally
- Parsonage preserved as museum
Location
Address: Sims, ND
Coordinates: 46.7667, -101.4833