Fort Shaw, Montana facts for kids
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Fort Shaw, Montana
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Location of Fort Shaw, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Cascade |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.68 sq mi (14.71 km2) |
| • Land | 5.68 sq mi (14.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,504 ft (1,068 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 256 |
| • Density | 45.07/sq mi (17.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59443
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-28600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0771518 |
Fort Shaw is a small community in Cascade County, Montana, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 256 people lived there.
This place is named after a former United States military base. It's also part of the larger Great Falls area.
The fort was first called Camp Reynolds. Later, it was renamed Fort Shaw to honor Colonel Robert G. Shaw. He was a brave officer from Boston who led one of the first units of African American soldiers, called the United States Colored Troops, during the American Civil War. The U.S. government built this fort in 1867 along the historic Mullan Road, and a community grew around it.
Exploring Fort Shaw's Location
Fort Shaw is located at 47°30′16″N 111°48′41″W / 47.50444°N 111.81139°W. You can find it along Montana Highway 200. The Sun River flows just north of the town, which is a nice natural feature.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Fort Shaw covers an area of about 5.6 square miles (14.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Fort Shaw?
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| 2020 | 256 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 274 people living in Fort Shaw. There were 101 households, and 73 of these were families. The population density was about 48.6 people per square mile.
Many households (about 34.7%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (59.4%) were married couples. About 12.9% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average household had about 2.7 people.
The people in Fort Shaw are of different ages. About 29.6% were under 18, and 12.8% were 65 or older. The average age was 38 years old.
Learning and Education
Fort Shaw is part of the Sun River Valley School District. Young students attend Fort Shaw Elementary School, which is right in town. Older students go to Sun River Middle School and Simms High School, both located in the nearby town of Simms.
See also
In Spanish: Fort Shaw (Montana) para niños
