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Comanche, Montana
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 Comanche, Montana
Location in Montana
Comanche, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Yellowstone |
| Elevation | 3,747 ft (1,142 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 26 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59002
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 806935 |
Comanche is a small, unincorporated community located in Yellowstone County, Montana, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a settlement that does not have its own local government. It is situated about 16 miles northwest of the larger city of Billings. Comanche shares its postal ZIP code (59002) with the nearby community of Acton. The community sits at an elevation of 3,747 feet (1142 meters).
History of Comanche
Comanche began as a station along the Great Northern Railroad. This railroad was built northwest of Billings. The community was named after a famous horse. This horse, named Comanche, was the only living thing found on the battlefield after the Battle of the Little Big Horn. The area around the town was also called Comanche Flat.
Why Did Comanche Change?
Over time, the village of Comanche became smaller. This happened because new ways of transportation developed. People started using cars more, and trains became less important for travel and shipping. This change in how people moved around affected many small railroad towns.
What Remains in Comanche Today?
Today, not many of the original buildings are left in Comanche. However, you can still see some important parts of its past. These include the original grain elevator, the old depot, and a hotel. There is also a main street and the Comanche Cemetery, which is located west of the town. Some newer housing areas have also been built.
A post office operated in Comanche for many years. It was open from 1909 until 1942. Lola Dell Helm was the postmaster during that time.
