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Britt, IA - History
We would like to provide the residents of Britt a basic history overview.
Welcome to the Britt Home page. The Britt Home page provides as much information as possible on Britt. Knowing Britt’s history is essential to guiding its future. Within Britt’s Home page, you will also find Britt’s Founders, Holiday, and Birthday sections.
Britt has a population of 1761. 44.2% of Britt’s inhabitants are Male, and 55.8 are female. 51.2% of Britt is married and 78.5% own their own home. The Average Home price is $86,010, and the average rent is $833. Household median income in Britt is $50,882, and the individual median income is $30,076. Britt’s Ethnic is the following: White(94.9%), Hispanic(9.2%), Other(2.8%), Asian(1.1%), Black(0.6%), Multiple(0.6%).
A train depot was built at Britt in 1870, with tracks running from east to west through the town. The first train line running through the town was the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul line, followed by the Iowa, Chicago and Eastern line. As of 2019, the Canadian Pacific Railway runs through the town, mostly carrying grain.Britt was platted in 1878.
It is believed to be named for a railroad engineer or brakeman. Britt was incorporated as a city on June 23, 1881.Hobos have convened in Britt since 1900 for the National Hobo Convention, which celebrates the history of hobos and their way of life through contests, craft shows, communal eating, and a parade.
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