Carney, Montana facts for kids
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Carney, Montana
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 Carney, Montana
Location in Montana
Carney, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Sweet Grass |
| Elevation | 4,153 ft (1,266 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 806913 |
Carney is a small, unincorporated community located in Sweet Grass County, Montana, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Carney is found along Interstate 90, a major highway, a short distance southwest of a larger town called Big Timber.
A Glimpse into Carney's Past
Carney used to be an important stop along the Northern Pacific railway. This railway was a big deal for transportation and trade in the past. The community was located right on Interstate 90, about eight miles southwest of Big Timber.
Back then, Carney had a train depot, which is like a train station, and a large elevator. This elevator was probably used for storing grain from the nearby ranches. These ranches and the small community around them relied on Carney as a central point. While the ranches are still active today, the original town of Carney is no longer there.
