Burtrum, MN

Burtrum is a city in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. The 2010 census counted 144 residents. The city is home to the Grey Eagle Burtrum Lions Park and a Grand Army of the Republic cemetery named after Civil War veteran Moses Dane. Burtrum was platted in 1884, under the name of Hansen, and developed when the Northern Pacific Railroad came through. Taken together, these details give a newcomer a usable picture of Burtrum, where its history, geography, and current gathering places meet. For Burtrum, the memorable detail is the way older history and current gathering places share one local map. A post office has been in operation at Burtrum since 1888. Minnesota State Highway 28 serves as a main route in the community. Burtrum is home to Grey Eagle Burtrum Lions Park.