Alzada, Montana facts for kids
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Alzada
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Alzada Post Office, July 2011
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 Alzada
Location in Montana
Alzada
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Carter |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.51 sq mi (1.33 km2) |
| • Land | 0.51 sq mi (1.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,438 ft (1,048 m) |
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| • Total | 25 |
| • Density | 48.64/sq mi (18.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
59311
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-01300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583785 |
Alzada (also known as Stoneville and Telegraph Point) is a small community in Carter County, Montana, United States. It's a "census-designated place," which means it's a special area the government counts for population, but it's not an official city or town.
As of the 2020 census, only 25 people lived there. Alzada is located where U.S. Route 212 meets two Montana highways, 323 and 326. It's close to the borders of Wyoming and South Dakota. The Little Missouri River flows nearby. Alzada is in the Mountain Time Zone.
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History of Alzada
Early Days and Names
Alzada started in 1878. It was first a military camp called Camp Devin. Soldiers from the 9th U.S. Infantry set it up. It was a station on a telegraph line that connected Deadwood, Dakota Territory, to Fort Keogh, Montana Territory.
The station was also known as the Little Missouri River Telegraph Station. Soldiers from the 7th U.S. Cavalry worked there. Later, the area was named Stoneville after a local person named Lou Stone.
A Stop on the Stagecoach Route
Stoneville became an important stop for stagecoaches. These were like old-time buses that carried people and mail. They traveled between Deadwood and Miles City, Montana. In 1884, there was a gunfight in Stoneville. It was between local police and a group of cattle thieves known as the Axleby gang.
Becoming Alzada
In 1885, the town's name was changed from Stoneville. This was because there was another place with a similar name, and it caused confusion. The new name, "Alzada," came from an early settler. Her name was Laura Alzada Shelden. Later, many homesteaders, people who settled on and farmed land, moved to the area.
Notable Residents and Events
In 1890, a man named Peter Thompson moved to the area. He was a survivor of the Battle of the Little Bighorn. He had also received the Medal of Honor, a very brave award. Peter Thompson and his brother settled north of Alzada.
Alzada was briefly in the news in September 1997. This was when a B-1 bomber plane crashed nearby.
Climate in Alzada
Alzada has a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually dry, but it gets enough rain to avoid being a desert. The weather can have big changes between seasons.
Population of Alzada
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| 2020 | 25 | — | |
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See also
In Spanish: Alzada (Montana) para niños
