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Fox, Montana
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 Fox, Montana
Location in Montana
Fox, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Carbon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.94 sq mi (7.61 km2) |
| • Land | 2.94 sq mi (7.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,026 ft (1,532 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 100 |
| • Density | 34.03/sq mi (13.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59070
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 771584 |
Fox is a small place in Carbon County, Montana, in the United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Fox was named after Dr. J.M. Fox. He was the first manager of a company called Rocky Fork Coal Company and also the Rocky Fork & Cooke City Railroad.
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A Look Back at Fox's History
Fox was once a very busy place, especially for farming. It had two large buildings called grain elevators. These were used to store and move grain. At one time, Fox was the biggest place in Carbon County for shipping grain.
Finnish Immigrants in Fox
Many Finnish immigrant miners came to live in Fox. Even in 1920, the children of these families often spoke Finnish at home and when they played. They learned English mainly when they were in school.
The Importance of the Railroad
Fox was an important stop on the Northern Pacific Railway. This railway line went to Red Lodge. Trains were a big part of how people and goods traveled long ago.
Fox Today: Location and Services
Today, Fox still has a post office. Its ZIP code is 59070. You can find Fox along U.S. Route 212. It is located southwest of a town called Roberts and northeast of Red Lodge.
How Many People Live in Fox?
According to the 2020 Census, about 100 people live in Fox.
