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Edgar, Montana
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 Edgar, Montana
Location in Montana
Edgar, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Carbon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.69 sq mi (1.79 km2) |
| • Land | 0.68 sq mi (1.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,468 ft (1,057 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 110 |
| • Density | 161.76/sq mi (62.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59026
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 771137 |
Edgar is a small place in Carbon County, Montana, United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area that the government counts for population but isn't officially a city or town. It's also an unincorporated community, meaning it doesn't have its own local government.
As of the 2020 census, about 110 people lived in Edgar.
About Edgar
Edgar is located in the state of Montana. It has its own post office with the ZIP code 59026. This post office first opened on May 28, 1909. The very first postmaster, John J. Thornton, named the community after his brother.
Location and Life
Edgar is found east of where U.S. Route 310 and Elwell Street meet. It is south of a place called Rockvale and northeast of Fromberg.
Edgar is mostly an agricultural community. This means that farming is a big part of life there. You can see many silos and elevators, which are used to store crops. Even though it's a small place, Edgar has a bar and grill restaurant and a few other services for its residents.
Population Facts
The population of Edgar has been counted by the U.S. Census over the years.
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| 2020 | 110 | — | |
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See also
In Spanish: Edgar (Montana) para niños
