Flaxville, Montana facts for kids
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Flaxville, Montana
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RY Trail Bar in downtown Flaxville, 2010
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Location of Flaxville, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Daniels |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| • Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,776 ft (846 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 63 |
| • Density | 807.69/sq mi (310.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59222
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-26800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412630 |
Flaxville is a small town located in Daniels County, Montana, in the United States. In 2020, about 63 people lived there, according to the census.
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Exploring Flaxville's Location
Flaxville is found close to the border between the United States and Canada. It's right where Highway 251 and Montana Highway 5 meet.
The town covers a small area of about 0.20 square kilometers (or 0.10 square miles), and it's all land.
Nearby Nature Spots
Whitetail Reservoir is a great place for fishing. It's a state fishing access site located about 7 miles north of Flaxville on Highway 511.
The Historic R-Y Trail
The R-Y Trail Bar in Flaxville is named after an old, important route. This trail, also known as the K-Y Trail, used to run from Regina in Canada all the way down to Miles City in Montana.
People used this trail for cattle drives a long time ago. It was also a special path for Native Americans traveling to a holy site. This site is a turtle effigy located southeast of Big Beaver, Saskatchewan. They would use the trail to visit this sacred place and hold ceremonies there.
A Look at Flaxville's Past
Flaxville started as a place called Boyer. It was about 2.5 miles southwest of where the town is now. Boyer was named after the Henry Boyer family, who fed the early railroad workers.
How Flaxville Began
The current town of Flaxville was founded in 1913. This happened when the Great Northern Railway built a branch line through the area. This railway line eventually connected Bainville to Opheim. The first post office in Flaxville opened in 1914, with Martha Bledsoe as the postmaster.
Why the Name Flaxville?
The town got its name because a lot of flax was grown in the area. You can still see grain elevators next to the railroad tracks in town. These tall buildings are used to store grain.
Town Incorporation and Local Groups
Flaxville officially became an incorporated town in 1955. Today, it's home to several local groups and businesses:
- The Daniels County Chapter of Pheasants Forever, which works to protect wildlife.
- The Barn Theater, a place for performances and events.
- Country Roads Mini Horses, a farm with small horses.
- The R-Y Trail Bar, a local gathering spot.
Famous People from Flaxville
Don Bunse (1934 - 1994) was a printmaker born in Flaxville. He taught at the University of Montana. He helped develop a printing technique called collagraphy with other artists. Don Bunse was also part of the first art exchange program between the United States and China.
Flaxville's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 515 | — | |
| 1940 | 469 | −8.9% | |
| 1950 | 374 | −20.3% | |
| 1960 | 262 | −29.9% | |
| 1970 | 185 | −29.4% | |
| 1980 | 142 | −23.2% | |
| 1990 | 88 | −38.0% | |
| 2000 | 87 | −1.1% | |
| 2010 | 71 | −18.4% | |
| 2020 | 63 | −11.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, the census showed that 71 people lived in Flaxville. There were 37 households, and 17 of these were families. The town had 55 housing units.
Most of the people in Flaxville (93%) were White. A small number were Native American or of two or more races. About 1.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 13.5% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (43.2%) were married couples. The average household had about 1.92 people. The average family had about 2.76 people.
The average age of people in Flaxville was 46.5 years old. About 15.5% of residents were under 18. Most people were between 45 and 64 years old (36.7%).
Education in Flaxville
Students in Flaxville attend Scobey Public Schools. These schools provide education from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
Local News
The local newspaper for Flaxville is called the Daniels County Leader. They publish news both in print and online.
See also
In Spanish: Flaxville (Montana) para niños
