Burt, North Dakota

Town in North Dakota, United States
Burt, North Dakota
Town
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 (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.
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46°21′55″N 102°09′19″W / 46.36528°N 102.15528°W / 46.36528; -102.15528


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