Galchutt, North Dakota
Galchutt is an unincorporated community in Richland County, North Dakota, United States. Galchutt is located along the Red River Valley and Western Railroad 12.9 miles (20.8 km), northwest of Wahpeton.[2]
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| Coordinates: 46°23′15″N 96°48′34″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Richland |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 701 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1029073[1] |
The village of Galchutt took its name from the owner Hans Galchutt. He first built a home, store and grain warehouse in the area in 1882.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Galchutt, North Dakota
- Richland County, North Dakota General Highway Map (PDF) (Map). North Dakota Department of Transportation. 2008. p. 1. Retrieved July 13, 2012.
- "History of Galchutt, North Dakota, 1882-1982". Digital Horizons. North Dakota State Library. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
External links
Municipalities and communities of Richland County, North Dakota, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of North Dakota highlighting Richland County | |
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Indian reservations | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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