Danvers, Montana facts for kids
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Danvers, Montana
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Census-Designated Place
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Fergus |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 16 |
| • Density | 59.26/sq mi (22.89/km2) |
| FIPS code | 30-19225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 770453 |
Danvers is a small, quiet community in Fergus County, Montana. It is an "unincorporated community," meaning it doesn't have its own local government. The community was named after Danvers, Massachusetts.
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A Look at Danvers' Past
Danvers was officially planned out between 1912 and 1914. At this time, the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad was being built. This brought many new people to Fergus County.
How Danvers Grew
Many people came to the area because of the Enlarged Homestead Act. This law promised 320 acres of free land to farmers. A lot of these new settlers came from Central and Southern Europe.
A post office opened in Danvers in 1914. It served the community until 1982.
Life in Early Danvers
By 1915, Danvers was a busy place. It had many important businesses. You could find a hardware store, a dance hall, and a saloon. There was also a hotel, a restaurant, and a barber shop. Other businesses included a cobbler, a blacksmith, and a butcher. The community also had a livery stable, a lumberyard, and a grain elevator.
By 1920, most people in Danvers worked in farming.
Danvers Today
Today, only a few people live in Danvers. Not many of the old buildings are left. However, the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church is still very important. It was built in 1915 and remains the center of the community. This historic church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who Lives in Danvers?
Population Numbers
According to the 2020 census, 16 people live in Danvers.
