Ellendale is a city in Dickey County, North Dakota, United States. It is also the county seat. The population was 1,394 at the 2010 census. Ellendale was founded in 1882. It is the home of Trinity Bible College, located on the former campus of the North Dakota State Normal and Industrial School and the Ellendale Opera House currently under renovation.
History
Ellendale was created as county seat of the newly formed Dickey County in 1882. That same year saw the arrival of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad into the area.
Ellendale is named for the wife of S. S. Merrill.
Geography
Ellendale is at (46.002987, -98.523112).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.
Demographics
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,394 people, 562 households, and 313 families living in the city.