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Eastedge, North Dakota
Eastedge, North Dakota is located in North Dakota
Eastedge, North Dakota
Eastedge, North Dakota
Location in North Dakota
Country United States
State North Dakota
County Barnes
Elevation
1,362 ft (415 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 701
GNIS feature ID 1033753

Eastedge is a very small, quiet place in Barnes County, North Dakota, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a small settlement that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's managed by the larger county it's part of.

What is Eastedge?

Eastedge is a tiny community located in the state of North Dakota. It's not a city or a town with a mayor and a town council. Instead, it's a collection of homes and buildings that are part of the surrounding county.

Where is Eastedge Located?

You can find Eastedge in Barnes County, North Dakota. It's in the central part of the United States. The area is mostly flat, with fields and open spaces.

What Happened to Eastedge?

Eastedge used to be a busier place. But by the 1960s, most people had moved away. This often happens to small communities when jobs or opportunities disappear. It became almost like a ghost town.

Eastedge Today

Today, Eastedge is very quiet. Only two homes are still lived in. You can also see what's left of an old railroad loading dock. This was a place where goods were put on and taken off trains. It's a reminder of the community's past.

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