Galchutt is an unincorporated community in Richland County, North Dakota, United States. Galchutt is located along the Red River Valley and Western Railroad 12.9 miles (20.8 km), northwest of Wahpeton.[2]
Galchutt, North Dakota | |
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| Coordinates: 46°23′15″N 96°48′34″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Richland |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 701 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1029073[1] |
The village of Galchutt took its name from the owner Hans Galchutt. He first built a home, store and grain warehouse in the area in 1882.[3]
Richland County was created by the Dakota Territory in 1873.[4] Original indigenous residents were from the Santee Sioux tribe.[5]
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County seat: Wahpeton | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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