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De Lamere, North Dakota
Street in De Lamere
Street in De Lamere
De Lamere, North Dakota is located in North Dakota
De Lamere, North Dakota
De Lamere, North Dakota
Location in North Dakota
Country United States
State North Dakota
County Sargent
Area
 • Total 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2)
 • Land 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,066 ft (325 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 25
 • Density 95.06/sq mi (36.65/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 701
GNIS feature ID 2585497

De Lamere is a small, quiet community in North Dakota, United States. It is located in Sargent County. In 2020, only 25 people lived there. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it is a special area counted by the government. It is also an unincorporated community, meaning it does not have its own local city government.

A Look Back: De Lamere's History

De Lamere got its unique French name from an official who worked for the Northern Pacific Railway. The community was started in 1885. It was built in Hall Township. De Lamere has always been the only town in Hall Township.

Years ago, De Lamere was a busy place. It had a train depot, a church, and a school. The school team was even called the "DeLamere Dragons"! There was also a general store, a post office, and tall buildings called grain elevators. People could visit a blacksmith shop, a pool hall, and a cream station. The town even had its own newspaper, called DeLamere Mistletoe, and a bank, the DeLamere State Bank.

Boarding house in DeLamere, N.D., 1890s
Boarding house in DeLamere, North Dakota, in the 1890s.

Who Lives There: De Lamere's Population

The number of people living in De Lamere has changed over the years. In 2010, the population was 30. By 2020, the population was counted as 25 people. This information comes from the official United States Census.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 25
U.S. Decennial Census

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: De Lamere (Dakota del Norte) para niños

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