A post office was established at Saude in 1877, and remained in operation until 1915. Saude was
platted in the northern part of
Jacksonville Township, one mile south of the northern boundary of Chickasaw County. Saude Lutheran Church was founded in 1857 by Norwegian settlers in Saude, under Reverend U.V. Koren. The Saude church still holds services. Saude's population was 21 residents in 1902. In 1916, the rural schools around Saude consolidated, and the Consolidated School District of Saude was formed. The consolidated school district covered approximately 23 square miles at that time. Saude had 18 residents in 1925. In 1940, Saude's population was 18. ==Notable residents==