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Britt Adamson
Britt may refer to: Places * Britt, Iowa, United States * Britt, Minnesota, United States * Britt, Ontario, Canada * Britt Peak, Marie Byrd Land, Antarctica * Britt Township, Hancock County, Iowa, United States Other uses * Britt (actress), Swedish actress, TV producer and author * Britt (name), a list of people and fictional characters with either the given name or surname * Britt Airways, a commuter airline that became Continental Express carrier ExpressJet Airlines * Britt's Department Store, an American store chain from 1962 to 1982 * Britt Festival, a performing arts festival in southern Oregon * SS Britt, SS ''Britt'', a Swedish cargo ship * The Britt, formerly Sutton Place Hotel Toronto See also * Café Britt, a Costa Rican coffee roasting and chocolate manufacturing company * * Brit (other) {{disambiguation, geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Britt, Iowa
Britt is a city in Hancock County, Iowa, United States, and is the home of the National Hobo Convention and the Hobo Museum. The population was 2,044 at the 2020 census. History 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. Geography Britt is located at (43.096363, -93.801234). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
