Crystal Springs, North Dakota facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Crystal Springs, North Dakota
Unincorporated community
Church in Crystal Springs
Crystal Springs, North Dakota Location in North Dakota Show map of North Dakota Crystal Springs, North Dakota Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	North Dakota
County	Kidder
Elevation	1,831 ft (558 m)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	701
GNIS feature ID	1028561

Crystal Springs is a small, quiet place in North Dakota, United States. It's not a big city or town, but rather an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city does. It's a part of Kidder County.

Discovering Crystal Springs

Crystal Springs is located along Interstate 94, a major highway. It is about 7.6 miles (12.2 kilometers) east of a town called Tappen.

How Did Crystal Springs Get Its Name?

The community of Crystal Springs got its name from the beautiful Crystal Springs Lakes nearby. These lakes are known for their clear, "crystal" waters.

A Look Back in Time

Crystal Springs once had its own post office. It first opened in 1884. The post office served the community for many years, but it eventually closed down in 1993.