Britton, South Dakota facts for kids
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Britton, South Dakota
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| Motto(s):
"The View Is Great From Here"
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Location in Marshall County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Marshall |
| Incorporated | 1883 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2) |
| • Land | 0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,358 ft (414 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,215 |
| • Density | 1,668.96/sq mi (644.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57430
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-07380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267297 |
Britton is a small city in South Dakota, United States. It's the main town, or county seat, of Marshall County. In 2020, about 1,215 people lived there. Britton's motto is "The View Is Great From Here." A local newspaper, the Britton Journal, is published every week.
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History
Britton was started in 1884. It became a stop along the Milwaukee Railroad line. In 1885, Britton was chosen as the county seat for the new Marshall County. It officially became a city in 1906. The city was named after Isaac Britton, who was an official with the railroad.
Geography
Britton covers an area of about 0.73 square miles (1.89 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Climate
Britton has a climate with warm summers and cold winters. The hottest temperature ever recorded was 114°F (46°C) in July and August. The coldest temperature ever recorded was -44°F (-42°C) in January. The city gets about 24 inches (61 cm) of rain and about 45 inches (114 cm) of snow each year.
Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 514 | — | |
| 1900 | 519 | 1.0% | |
| 1910 | 901 | 73.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,105 | 22.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,312 | 18.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,500 | 14.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,430 | −4.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,442 | 0.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,495 | 3.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,590 | 6.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,394 | −12.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,328 | −4.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,241 | −6.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,215 | −2.1% | |
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In 2010, there were 1,241 people living in Britton. Most people living in Britton are White. About 23% of homes had children under 18. The average age of people in Britton was about 48.6 years old.
Transportation
The Dakota, Missouri Valley and Western Railroad provides train service to Britton.
Education
The Britton-Hecla school district serves the city of Britton. There is one elementary school and one high school, both located on the same property.
Famous People from Britton
- Lyle Bien: A vice admiral in the U.S. Navy.
- Frederic J. Brown II: A lieutenant general in the U.S. Army.
- Frank Farrar: He was the twenty-fourth Governor of South Dakota.
- Dallas Goedert: An NFL tight end who plays for the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Susan Wismer: A State Senator who also ran for Governor of South Dakota in 2014.
See also
In Spanish: Britton (Dakota del Sur) para niños
