Burt, North Dakota

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Burt, North Dakota
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Burt, North Dakota
Country Flag of the United States.svg United States
State Flag of North Dakota.svg 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] The population was 125 in 1940. [5]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Burt, North Dakota
  2. ↑ Larson, Troy (May 30, 2007). "Burt, ND". Ghosts of North Dakota. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Hettinger County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
  4. ↑ Federal Writers' Project (1938). North Dakota, a Guide to the Northern Prairie State. WPA. p. 230. ISBN   978-1-62376-033-5.{{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help)
  5. ↑ The Attorneys List. United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, Attorney List Department. 1940. p. 716.

46°21′55″N102°09′19″W / 46.36528°N 102.15528°W / 46.36528; -102.15528

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