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Burt, North Dakota

Coordinates: 46°21′55″N 102°09′19″W / 46.36528°N 102.15528°W / 46.36528; -102.15528
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Burt, North Dakota
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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

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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

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  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.


46°21′55″N 102°09′19″W / 46.36528°N 102.15528°W / 46.36528; -102.15528