Pierce, Burleigh County, North Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pierce, North Dakota
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Sign for Pierce along the railroad
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Burleigh |
| Elevation | 1,654 ft (504 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 701 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1033900 |
Pierce is a small place in North Dakota, United States. It's not a big city or town with its own government. Instead, it's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings that are part of a larger county, Burleigh County, rather than having its own mayor or city council.
Discovering Pierce, North Dakota
Where is Pierce Located?
Pierce is found in North Dakota, a state in the middle of the United States. It's located within Burleigh County. If you were to look on a map, Pierce is about 4.5 miles (which is about 7 kilometers) east-southeast of a much larger city called Bismarck. It's also right next to the BNSF Railway tracks and a stream called Apple Creek.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
You might be wondering what an "unincorporated community" is. It's a place where people live that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's governed by the larger county it's in. So, for Pierce, the Burleigh County government takes care of things like roads and other services. These communities often grow around important features, like a railroad or a creek, just like Pierce did.
