Carterville, Montana facts for kids
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Carterville, Montana
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 Carterville, Montana
Location in Montana
Carterville, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Rosebud |
| Elevation | 2,503 ft (763 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 769633 |
Carterville (sometimes spelled Cartersville) is a small, undeveloped place in Rosebud County, Montana, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does.
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History of Carterville
Carterville was planned out with streets and building lots in the early 1900s. It was meant to be a small village.
Early Businesses and Services
Over time, Carterville had several important places. These included a general store, a grocery store, and a post office. There was also a local spot for drinks and a train station. All these businesses closed down by the 1950s.
The post office opened in 1909. It stayed open until 1957. The building for the post office also had a small grocery store inside.
Carterville School Days
Carterville had its own elementary school. It taught students from first to eighth grade until the late 1950s. After that, it taught grades one through six. School report cards always used the name "Carterville" for the school. Older students would ride a bus to Rosebud High School. This high school was located south of the Yellowstone River in Rosebud, Montana.
The Railroad and Its Impact
The Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad had a train station in Carterville. This station closed before the entire railroad stopped running. Later, the land where the tracks were was sold back to the original owners.
Water for Farms: The Irrigation Project
Farmers and ranchers in the Carterville area still get help from a special project. It's called the Carterville Irrigation Dam Project. This project brings water from the Yellowstone River in Forsyth, Montana. The water travels through a long canal, which is 27 miles (about 43 kilometers) long. This water helps grow crops like alfalfa, corn, wheat, and other grains on nearly 10,000 acres of land.
How Carterville Got Its Name
The community was named after Thomas H. Carter. He was a United States Senator from Montana. Senator Carter owned land in the area where Carterville was established.
Notable Person from Carterville
- James Muri: He was a brave pilot during World War II for the United States.
