Breien, North Dakota

Breien is an unincorporated community in Morton County, in the U.S. state of North Dakota.[1]

History

A post office called Breien was established in 1916, and remained in operation until 1985.[2] In the 1930s, Breien had a population of 53 inhabitants.[3] In 2009 the former post office building was torn down. In 2015, the grain elevator was razed, likely due to health concerns, although the reason is unconfirmed. As of 2018, the populated is estimated to be near 10.

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Breien, North Dakota
  2. "Morton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  3. Federal Writers' Project (1938). North Dakota, a Guide to the Northern Prairie State,. WPA. p. 313. ISBN 978-1-62376-033-5.



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