Clyde, North Dakota

Clyde is an unincorporated community in Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States.[1] Clyde reportedly had a population of six residents as of 2002, and is sometimes considered to be a ghost town.[2] The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

Clyde, North Dakota
Clyde
Clyde
Coordinates: 48°46′12″N 98°53′56″W
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Dakota
CountyCavalier
Elevation
1,617 ft (493 m)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total6
Time zoneCentral (CST)
ZIP code
58352
Area code(s)701

History

Clyde was laid out in 1905, and named after the River Clyde, in Scotland, the native land of a share of the early settlers.[3] A post office called Clyde was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1965.[4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Clyde
  2. "Clyde, ND Archives". Ghosts of North Dakota. 2010-06-09. Retrieved 2016-02-18.
  3. Olstad, Geneva Roth (2000). Main Street, North Dakota. Arcadia Publishing. p. 38. ISBN 978-0-7385-0760-6.
  4. "Cavalier County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 12 January 2016.


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