Burt, North Dakota

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Burt, North Dakota
Country United States
State North Dakota
CountyHettinger
Time zoneMST

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[]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Burt, North Dakota
  2. ^ Larson, Troy (30 May 2007). "Burt, ND". Ghosts of North Dakota. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  3. ^ "Hettinger County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
  4. ^ 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 / 46.36528; -102.15528


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