De Lamere, North Dakota facts for kids
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De Lamere, North Dakota
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 De Lamere, North Dakota
Location in North Dakota
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| 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
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| • 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.
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.
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See also
In Spanish: De Lamere (Dakota del Norte) para niños
