Bertram is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States. The population was 269 at the 2020 census.
Bertram is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.
| Name: | Bertram city |
|---|---|
| LSAD Code: | 25 |
| LSAD Description: | city (suffix) |
| State: | Iowa |
| County: | Linn County |
| Elevation: | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Total Area: | 1.53 sq mi (3.97 km²) |
| Land Area: | 1.53 sq mi (3.97 km²) |
| Water Area: | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Total Population: | 269 |
| Population Density: | 175.70/sq mi (67.82/km²) |
| FIPS code: | 1906175 |
| GNISfeature ID: | 0454532 |
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History
Bertram was laid out in 1858 as an outgrowth on the railroad, which was completed to that point in 1859. It was named for Capt. John Bertram, who was instrumental in bringing the railroad there.
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Geography
Bertram is located at 41°57′00″N 91°32′04″W / 41.950036°N 91.534363°W / 41.950036; -91.534363 (41.950036, -91.534363).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.68 square miles (4.35 km), all land.
Located on the Union Pacific Railroad main line (former Chicago and North Western Railway), which has a nearby large trestle over Big Creek, the city is primarily a bedroom community of Cedar Rapids. Bertram is also close to Palisades-Kepler State Park. Bertram Bridge, which also spans Big Creek is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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