Boyes, Montana facts for kids
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Boyes, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Carter |
| Elevation | 3,327 ft (1,014 m) |
| Time zone | Mountain (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT |
| Area code(s) | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 802052 |
Boyes is a small, quiet place in southwestern Montana, United States. It's known as an unincorporated village. This means it's a community that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger county. Boyes is located in Carter County.
You can find Boyes along U.S. Route 212. This road is southwest of Ekalaka. Ekalaka is the main town and the county seat for Carter County. A county seat is like the capital city for a county. It's where the county government offices are located. Boyes sits at an elevation of about 3,327 feet (1,014 m) above sea level. Its exact location is 45°16′5″N 105°1′52″W / 45.26806°N 105.03111°W.
History of Boyes
How Boyes Got Its Name
The village of Boyes was named after a man named Henry Edward Boyes. He was an early settler in the area. Henry Boyes also worked as a stagecoach driver. Stagecoaches were like old-time buses. They carried people and mail across the country. Boyes would often stop here to change horses. This made the spot a well-known stop.
Moving the Town
Boyes wasn't always in the exact spot it is today. It was first located at the start of Scott Creek. But in 1931, the village was moved. This move brought it closer to U.S. Route 212. Being near the main road made it easier for people to access.
The Boyes Post Office
A post office was opened in Boyes way back in 1906. It has been helping people send and receive mail ever since. The post office is still open today. It serves everyone in the area with ZIP code 59316.
