Eldridge, North Dakota

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

Abandoned Eldridge School

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]

References
  1. Olson, Jessica Mae (November 28, 2016). "The Eldridge School". Abandoned Midwest. 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 15 January 2016. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  4. Federal Writers' Project (1938). North Dakota, a Guide to the Northern Prairie State,. WPA. p. 285. ISBN 978-1-62376-033-5.


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