Ellendale is the seat of Dickey County, in the Southeastern area of North Dakota. It has a population of about 1,559 people. Coordinates are latitude 46.00 N, longitude 98.53 W. Its elevation is 1,459 feet.

Ellendale was named for Mary Ellen Dale Merrill, the wife of S.S. Merrill, who was the superintendent CMSP Railway. Ellendale became the first permanent settlement in Dickey County in 1881. It is home to Trinity Bible College 

Attractions

 • Applefest, annual town celebration in late September, features pie eating contests, rib cook off, and class car and bike show.
 • Coleman Museum, corner Main Street and Railroad Avenue, Ellendale. Open June through September, each Tuesday and Friday, 1:00 to 5:00 PM. Tel: (701) 349-4329. Exhibits include furnishings from local schools; pictures, antique dishes, clothing, and furniture from local area; antique farm implements, stoves and other historic materials.

Lodging

 • Oxenrider Motel, Ellendale, ND 58436. Tel: (701) 349-3641. Toll Free: (800) 349-3641
 • Prairie Winds Motel, 53 North 5th St, Ellendale, ND 58436. Tel: (701) 349-3771
 • Westside Mobile Court & Campground, 324 1st St. NW, Ellendale, ND 58436. Tel: (701) 349-3234. Highway 11 West, 8 miles from Pheasant Lake. Open May 1st to Nov. 1st.
 • Oster Park Campground, north end of Ellendale. Tent, 4 RV sites with electric hookup. Tel: (701) 349-3252.