Emmet, North Dakota facts for kids
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Emmet, North Dakota
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Emmet in 2009
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 Emmet, North Dakota
Location in North Dakota
Emmet, North Dakota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | McLean |
| Elevation | 2,014 ft (614 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 701 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1028885 |
Emmet was once a small community in McLean County, North Dakota, in the United States. It was located about twelve miles (about 19 kilometers) west of a town called Garrison. Today, there isn't much left at the spot where Emmet used to be, but you might still see it marked on older maps. Emmet existed until at least the year 1966.
How Emmet Got Its Name
The community of Emmet started in 1903. At first, it was called Robinson. This was not the same as the current Robinson, North Dakota, which is in a different place.
The name changed to Emmet on September 2, 1905. This happened when Charles Laudenbeck became the new postmaster. He decided to name the community after his young son, Emmet.
A Notable Person from Emmet
- James Kerzman, who became a state legislator in North Dakota, lived on a farm near Emmet. He was also a rancher and a farmer.
James Kerzman grew up with a very large family. Sadly, when he was young, his parents passed away. He and his fourteen brothers and sisters, including a newborn sister, needed a home. Their relatives living near Emmet helped them. James's uncle, Francis Kerzman, even built an extra part onto his house to make room for all of them.
