Moffit, North Dakota facts for kids
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Moffit, North Dakota
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 Moffit, North Dakota
Location in North Dakota
Moffit, North Dakota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Burleigh |
| Elevation | 1,759 ft (536 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
58560
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1030264 |
Moffit is a very small place in Burleigh County, North Dakota, United States. It's not a city or a town, but what's called an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government. Moffit is located along US 83, about 10 miles south of Sterling. In 2017, it was estimated that fewer than 30 people lived there.
About Moffit
Moffit is a quiet, rural area. It's a small collection of homes and buildings, often called a "hamlet." Hamlets are even smaller than villages. Moffit is known for its peaceful, open spaces in the heart of North Dakota.
A Look at Moffit's Past
Moffit has a bit of history, even though it's small. The community got its name from a family of early settlers who lived in the area. A post office has been open in Moffit since 1906. This shows that Moffit was once a more active place where people needed to send and receive mail regularly.
In recent years, some of the older buildings in Moffit have changed. For example, one of the last business buildings on the main street was taken down. Another building on the main street was turned into a storage building around 2017. These changes show how small communities like Moffit can evolve over time.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Moffit is a group of homes or buildings that are not part of an official city or town. This means they don't have their own mayor or city council. Instead, they are usually governed by the county they are in. For Moffit, that's Burleigh County. This setup is common in rural areas across the United States.
