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Eldridge, North Dakota

Coordinates: 46°54′09″N 98°51′06″W / 46.90250°N 98.85167°W / 46.90250; -98.85167
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Abandoned Eldridge School

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]

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.

46°54′09″N 98°51′06″W / 46.90250°N 98.85167°W / 46.90250; -98.85167