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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.

Britt city overview:
Name:	Britt city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Iowa
County:	Hancock County
Elevation:	1,227 ft (374 m)
Total Area:	1.36 sq mi (3.53 km²)
Land Area:	1.36 sq mi (3.53 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	2,044
Population Density:	1,500.73/sq mi (579.28/km²)
ZIP code:	50423
Area code:	641
FIPS code:	1908605
GNISfeature ID:	0454832

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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.