Mapleton Township in West Fargo in Cass County, North Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

UR Next Barber Shop

Photographed by Mark Parker, June 27, 2025

1. UR Next Barber Shop Marker

Inscription. Built around 1900, this barber shop was originally located in Buffalo, ND. W.J. Frederick first operated it as the "City Tonsorial Parlor." From 1909-1964, Lewis Easton owned and operated it as the "U-R Next Barber Shop." Easton was also a law enforcement officer and it was reported that he would sometimes run out of his shop and give a speeding ticket to someone racing through Buffalo on the highway.

Many of the artifacts here are original to the shop, including the wood and glass-backed bar with the marble top and wooden barber chairs. Combs and razors were kept in a small glass container marked "Antiseptic". A glass showcase used for candy and cigars still sits in the shop where it did during operation. The desk and chair are in their original places. The mug rack housed personalized shaving mugs belonging to their regular customers.

Erected by Maple Valley Ag Product & Killoran Trucking.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 46° 52.591′ N, 96° 55.675′ W. Marker is in West Fargo, North Dakota, in Cass County.

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It is in Mapleton Township. It is on Main Avenue West (U.S. 10) east of 21st Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east. The marker is to the left of the barbershop entrance. The shop is part of the Bonanzaville USA Historic Museum and Pioneer Village. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1351 Main Avenue W, West Fargo ND 58078, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Red River Valley

and in Greater Fargo Area.

It is also in the American Lewis & Clark Corridor,

on the prairies,

and on the Northern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: U-R Next Barbershop (here, next to this marker); Maier House (a few steps from this marker); Kathryn Depot (a few steps from this marker); Hunter Times (a few steps from this marker); Fargo's First House (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Fargo's First House

UR Next Barber Shop. Marker is left of the entrance. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, June 27, 2025

2. UR Next Barber Shop. Marker is left of the entrance.

(a few steps from this marker); Furnberg Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Harness Shop (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Fargo.

UR Next Barber Shop interior with original furnishings image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, June 27, 2025

3. UR Next Barber Shop interior with original furnishings

Mug Racks with personal shaving mugs of customers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, June 27, 2025

4. Mug Racks with personal shaving mugs of customers

Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 14, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.