McVille is a city in Nelson County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 392 at the 2020 census. McVille was founded in 1906.

History

McVille was founded in 1906 after the railroad was established as a continuation from Aneta, North Dakota. McVille was founded by the McDougall family. The town was so named because many of the early residents in the area had last names starting with "Mc".

The original town was a few miles away from its present location. With the advancement of the railroad system, the town was moved.

Prominent early businesses included an elevator, a bank, a blacksmith shop, and a general store.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of , of which is land and is water.

Demographics