Brady, Montana facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Brady, Montana
Census-designated place
Brady, Montana Location in Montana
Country	United States
State	Montana
County	Pondera
Area
• Total	3.09 sq mi (8.00 km2)
• Land	3.09 sq mi (8.00 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	3,530 ft (1,080 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	116
• Density	37.54/sq mi (14.49/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code	59416
Area code(s)	406
GNIS feature ID	802053

Brady is a small community in Pondera County, Montana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place. This means it's a community that the government counts for population, even though it doesn't have its own local government like a city.

In 2010, about 140 people lived in Brady. It has its own post office with the ZIP code 59416. The community is located right along Interstate 15, a major highway.

History of Brady

Brady's post office first opened in 1910. The town is thought to be named after two brothers, Charles A. Brady and Thomas E. Brady. Charles was a doctor, and Thomas was a lawyer. They were important people in the early days of the area.

Farming in Brady

Brady is a very important place for farming. It's a center where farmers sell and distribute their grain. The area around Brady is mostly used for agriculture. It's part of a special region called the "Golden Triangle." This area is famous for growing a lot of wheat and barley.

Education for Students

Students from Brady go to school with students from Dutton. Dutton is about 15 miles (24 km) south of Brady. Together, they form the Dutton/Brady Public School District. This school district is located in Dutton.

Students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade attend school here. In 2022, there were 134 students in the district. The high school team name for Dutton/Brady High School is the Diamond Backs.

Famous Person from Brady

• George Montgomery was a famous actor who grew up in Brady. He was well-known for his roles in Western movies.