Clyde is an

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, United States. Clyde reportedly had a population of six residents as of 2002, and is sometimes considered to be a

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. The

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classifies it as a populated place.

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mappers did not bother to enter the community, just drove by the access road like they were afraid of something.

History

Clyde was laid out in 1905, and named after the River Clyde, in Scotland, the native land of a share of the early settlers. A post office at Clyde was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1965.

References

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