Heil, ND
Heil is in close proximity to Leith, ND and a site visitor pointed out that we had mistakenly included these photos in the Leith Gallery. So, these photos are officially identified now — Heil, ND.
Heil is listed as a CDP (Census Designated Place) since it is not an officially incorporated town and as of 2010 had a population of 15.
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Photos by Troy and Rat, copyright SonicTremorMedia.com
handsome school building
From the Northwestern Gazetteer & Business Directory, vol. XX (1916-1917) published by the R.L.Polk Co.; ” Heil: population 42. Morton County ( in late 1916 Grant County was formed out of the southwest “1/2″ of Morton County). A village on the N.P. Ry 13 mi. E. of New Leipzig. Has Reform, Lutheran and Evangelical churches, a bank, and a grain elevator. Henry Heil P.M. (?). F. & E. Lumber Co.; Farmers State Bank, J.P. Warner, Pres.; Heil Cash Store ( general store); Heil Equity Exchange, grain elevator; W. A. Wentz, hardware; Jno. Zacher, Jr., livery.”
I have found that such directories are incredible sources of information, but are not always 100% accurate. ( what is?!). -John Gallardo, Chico, California
Both the Heil schoolhouse and church still seem to be in relatively sound condition, with viable roofs. I wish there was a group that I could contribute to that would see to it that the roofs were kept sound and leakproof. Any thoughts on this or knowledge? It would be a real shame to see them deteriorate like the Leith church has already, and so many other structures. Thanks.
Heil is included in the following “streetview” site, and may be on others, also. http://www.vpike.com. Using the free site you can go up and down the streets of Heil, and view, 360 degrees, the various buildings and landscape. Leith, also, is included. Really cool, especially when I live in California.
I had a friend who attended a small catholic school (St. Anthonys, I think) near Heil. She remembered traveling with the nuns and passing the road sign, and the nuns would giggle. Eventually she figured out what was so funny. From a distance, and with comprimised vision, the sign appeared as Hell 15 ->. Kudos to Peggy Waddell for telling me this story many years ago. I will never forget it.