Epsie, Montana facts for kids
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Epsie
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 Epsie
Location in Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Powder River |
| Elevation | 3,363 ft (1,025 m) |
| Time zone | Mountain (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT |
| Area code(s) | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 771234 |
Epsie is a small, undeveloped place in western Powder River County, Montana, United States. It is not an official town or city, but rather a community without its own local government. You can find Epsie along U.S. Highway 212. It is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km) west of Broadus, which is the main town and center of Powder River County.
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Where is Epsie Located?
Epsie is in the Mountain Time Zone. This means it uses Mountain Standard Time (MST) for most of the year. During warmer months, it switches to Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) to make better use of daylight. The area also uses the 406 area code for phone numbers. Its postal code is 59346.
What is Epsie's Climate Like?
Epsie has a semi-arid climate. This type of climate means it is usually dry, but not quite a desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot. On climate maps, this is often shown as "BSk" using the Köppen Climate Classification system.
A Look Back at Epsie's History
How Epsie Got Its Name
The story of Epsie begins in May 1908. A woman named Epsie McAllister and her daughter Mildred traveled a long way. They came by train and horse from Oregon to Broadus, Montana. They were joining Epsie's husband, William. He had started a ranch called the F. E. ranch with his brothers. This ranch was in Custer County, Montana, about 13 miles east of Broadus.
In 1918, a post office was set up in the area. It was decided to name the post office "Epsie." This was done to honor Epsie McAllister.
Epsie's Early Days
Just one year later, in 1919, the area where Epsie was located became part of the new Powder River County. The town of Broadus was chosen as the main town for this new county.
The first post office in Epsie served the community for 19 years. It closed in 1937. After that, the post office moved a few miles north to U.S. Highway 212. Epsie used to have several buildings, including a local store.
Changes Over Time
In 1939, a man named Frank Peterson became the postmaster. The post office in Epsie is now closed. Today, the old post office building is the only building left standing in Epsie.
