Ayr

History

The area was first settled in 1879 and called the area "The Park Farms". The settlers were from Scotland, specifically they came from Edinburgh and the town of Ayr. The city, despite being settled earlier than that, was officially founded in October 1883, with the name of Dunlop. The first permanent house in the area was built by Swedish who went by the name of "Mr. Pearson". Whilst, the first shop in the area was built in 1884 by a certain Dave Francis. The post office was established that same year, on January 7. The town itself was renamed "Elgin" for a while, however from March 21, 1885 onwards, the town was named "Ayr" due to the presence of a town, which went by the same name, being present in a station of the Dakota territory. The choice for the new name was done by postmaster Frank Dickinson. On October 16, 1925, the city was incorporated.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

Race & ethnicity

Most-observed species

• Red-winged Blackbird

  Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
  133
• Common Grackle

  Quiscalus quiscula (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  93
• American Robin

  Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
  89
• Blue Jay

  Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  81
• Ring-necked Pheasant

  Phasianus colchicus Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
  79
• Barn Swallow

  Hirundo rustica Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
  78
• Mourning Dove

  Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  68
• Mallard

  Anas platyrhynchos Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
  64