Mott is a city in and the county seat of Hettinger County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 653 at the 2020 census.
History
thumb|left|alt=View of the bridge looking south|Mott Rainbow Arch Bridge
Mott was founded in 1904 when the surrounding territory was opened to settlers. There are conflicting stories of how the city was named. One theory is the city was named for Lillian Mott, the secretary of the town promoter, while the competing theory says the city was named for C. W. Mott, a railroad employee. A post office has been in operation at Mott since 1904.
A 1975 F4 tornado struck Mott, killing one and injuring four.
A distinctive symbol for Mott was the art deco arched "rainbow" bridge crossing the Cannonball River to the unincorporated area colloquially known as "West Mott". The arched bridge was damaged beyond repair in a 1997 flood.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.
Climate
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