Eldridge, North Dakota

Eldridge is a nearly-deserted[1] unincorporated community in Stutsman County, in the U.S. state of North Dakota.[2]

History

A post office called Eldridge was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1982.[3] The community was named for a family of settlers.[4] The population was 80 in 1940.[5]

References

  1. ^ Olson, Jessica Mae (November 28, 2016). "The Eldridge School". Abandoned Midwest. Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Eldridge, North Dakota
  3. ^ "Stutsman County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on January 15, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
  4. ^ Federal Writers' Project (1938). North Dakota, a Guide to the Northern Prairie State. WPA. p. 285. ISBN 978-1-62376-033-5. {{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help)
  5. ^ The Attorneys List. United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, Attorney List Department. 1940. p. 718.
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