Eldridge, North Dakota

Eldridge is an unincorporated community in Stutsman County, in the U.S. state of North Dakota.[1]

History

A post office called Eldridge was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1982.[2] The community was named for a family of settlers.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Eldridge, North Dakota
  2. "Stutsman County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  3. Federal Writers' Project (1938). North Dakota, a Guide to the Northern Prairie State,. WPA. p. 285. ISBN 978-1-62376-033-5.

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

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