Grassy Butte, North Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Grassy Butte
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Built in 1914, the Grassy Butte Post Office is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Photo taken August 1958. |
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 Grassy Butte
Location in North Dakota
Grassy Butte
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | McKenzie |
| Elevation | 2,661 ft (811 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Mountain (MDT)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
58634
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1034897 |
Grassy Butte is a small, quiet place in McKenzie County, North Dakota, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county. You can find Grassy Butte along U.S. Route 85, south of Watford City, which is the main town of McKenzie County.
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About Grassy Butte Today
Grassy Butte is a small community with a few important services. If you visit, you'll find a gas station that also works as a convenience store. There is also a local bar. These places serve the people who live in and around Grassy Butte.
Education for Kids
The elementary school in Grassy Butte has closed down. The building and land were sold. Now, children living in Grassy Butte travel to nearby towns for school. They attend schools in Killdeer, Watford City, or Belfield.
Grassy Butte in History and Books
Grassy Butte has a special place in history and even in a book!
The Historic Post Office
The old Grassy Butte Post Office is a very important building. It is owned by the McKenzie County Historical Society. This post office is so special that it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized nationally for its historical value.
A Place in a Story
Grassy Butte is also mentioned in the book Peace Like a River by Leif Enger. In the story, one of the main characters, Roxanna, lives in a house located in Grassy Butte. This shows how even small places can become part of bigger stories.
