Ethridge, Montana facts for kids
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Ethridge, Montana
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 Ethridge, Montana
Location in Montana
Ethridge, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Toole |
| Elevation | 3,543 ft (1,080 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59435
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 771247 |
Ethridge is a small, unincorporated community in Toole County, Montana, United States. It's not a big city, but a quiet place located about 12.6 miles (20.3 km) west-northwest of Shelby. You can find Ethridge right along U.S. Route 2.
This community is an important spot for storing and shipping grain. This is because it's located on the "Hi-Line," which is a famous railway route. Ethridge even has its own post office with the ZIP code 59435.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Ethridge is a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own local government. It's not officially a city or a town. Instead, it's usually governed by the county it's in, which in this case is Toole County.
History of Ethridge
Ethridge got its name sometime in the early 1900s. Before that, it was known as Galt. The name change happened because of the Great Northern Railway. This railway had a station there, and they decided to rename it Ethridge.
Glacier Wind Farm
Just south of Ethridge, off U.S. Route 2, you'll find the Glacier Wind Farm. This is a large area with many wind turbines that create electricity from the wind. It's located between the cities of Cut Bank and Shelby. The wind farm is quite big, covering about 25,000 acres (10,117 hectares). It helps provide clean energy to the area.
