Fishtail, Montana facts for kids
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Fishtail, Montana
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 Fishtail, Montana
Location in Montana
Fishtail, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Stillwater |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,459 ft (1,359 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 67 |
| • Density | 115.92/sq mi (44.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59028
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 771405 |
Fishtail is a small community in Stillwater County, Montana, United States. It's not a city or town, but an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government. Fishtail is located right by the West Rosebud River. Its post office first opened on February 15, 1901. Charles Sullivan was the very first postmaster there. The community uses the zip code 59028.
A Look Back: Fishtail's History
The community of Fishtail was started in 1892. Later, in 1913, its layout was officially planned out.
Fishtail was affected by the 2022 Montana floods. This happened when the Stillwater River had very high water levels.
Who Lives in Fishtail?
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| 2020 | 67 | — | |
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In 2020, about 67 people lived in Fishtail.
News and Entertainment in Fishtail
The local newspaper for the Fishtail area is called the Stillwater County News. It comes out every week. You can also read it online.
People in Fishtail can also get radio and television channels. These broadcasts come from the larger Billings area nearby.
