Bryan Township is a

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Griggs County Griggs County is a county in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,306. Its county seat is Cooperstown. History The county was created by the Dakota Territory legislature on February 18, 1881, with territ ...

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, United States.

History

Twenty two persons submitted a petition for the incorporation of Township 147 Range 61 on August 13, 1900 and the County Commission ordered an election to be held on September 4, 1900 to elect officers. Ole Bakken suggested the township be named after

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Demographics

Its population during the 2010 census was 39.

Location within Griggs County

Bryan Township is located in Township 147 Range 61 west of the Fifth principal meridian.Earth Point Tools for Google Earth
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References

Townships in Griggs County, North Dakota {{NorthDakota-geo-stub