Clyde is an unincorporated community in Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States.  Clyde reportedly had a population of six residents as of 2002, and is sometimes considered to be a ghost town.  Clyde was laid out in 1905, and named after the River Clyde, in Scotland, the native land of the early settlers.  A post office called Clyde was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1965.
"Ghosts of North Dakota" featured some great photos of Clyde and you can see them here.

Key Historical Highlights: Clyde, North Dakota
Founding and Naming:

• Established in 1905 by the Tallman Investment Company.
• Named after Scotland's River Clyde to honor local Scottish settlers.
• "Clyde" is a Welsh term meaning "heard from afar," referencing the roar of waterfalls.

Population:

• Peaked at 275 in 1920 but declined to 80 by 1940.

Early Infrastructure:

• Post office established in 1905 with J. Peter Larson as the first postmaster.
• Clyde State Bank opened in 1905 but closed during the financial struggles of 1920.

Community Development:

• Hosted multiple businesses, including general stores, hardware stores, livery barns, and blacksmith shops.
• The town featured a hospital, a Methodist church (built in 1914), and the Assumption Catholic Church, which closed in 1937.

Education:

• Clyde School began in the depot and grew into a three-story brick school in 1917, becoming a hub for community activities and sports.
• The Clyde Orioles basketball teams earned statewide recognition, with both boys' and girls' teams competing at state tournaments in the 1950s and 1960s.
• The school closed in 1965, and students were integrated into the Munich school district.

Economic Activity:

• Clyde housed multiple elevators, with the earliest being the Gruber Elevator Co. The North Central Elevator remains active today, supporting local farmers and organic grain markets.
• Businesses like Clyde Polaris, Saturn Manufacturing, and Clyde Farm Services brought modern industrial activities to the town.

Social Life:

• Active organizations included the Clyde Commercial Club, Ladies Aid, Clyde Methodist Church, Clydettes Homemakers, and the Busy Oriolettes 4-H Club.
• The town celebrated events with fireworks, school carnivals, and basketball tournaments.

Legacy:

• Many historical landmarks, such as the Methodist Church bell and artifacts, have been preserved at the Clyde Cemetery.
• Clyde remains a testament to small-town resilience and the rich cultural heritage of early North Dakota pioneers.