Burt, North Dakota
Burt, North Dakota | |
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Country | United States |
State | North Dakota |
County | Hettinger |
Time zone | MST |
Burt is an unincorporated community in Hettinger County, in the U.S. state of North Dakota.[1]
History[]
The name was originally Alton, but changed to Burt to avoid any confusion.[2] A post office called Burt was established in 1910, and remained in operation until 1975.[3] The community was named for A. M. Burt, a railroad official.[4]
References[]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Burt, North Dakota
- ^ Larson, Troy (30 May 2007). "Burt, ND". Ghosts of North Dakota. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
- ^ "Hettinger County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
- ^ Federal Writers' Project (1938). North Dakota, a Guide to the Northern Prairie State,. WPA. p. 230. ISBN 978-1-62376-033-5.
Coordinates: 46°21′55″N 102°09′19″W / 46.36528°N 102.15528°W
Categories:
- Unincorporated communities in Hettinger County, North Dakota
- Unincorporated communities in North Dakota
- North Dakota geography stubs