Geraldine, Montana facts for kids
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Geraldine, Montana
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First National Bank of Geraldine
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Location of Geraldine, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Chouteau |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,143 ft (958 m) |
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| • Total | 207 |
| • Density | 361.26/sq mi (139.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59446
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-30400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412678 |
Geraldine is a small town in Chouteau County, Montana, in the United States. In 2020, about 207 people lived there. The area around Geraldine is mostly farmland, especially for growing wheat.
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History of Geraldine
Geraldine started as a stop along the Milwaukee Railroad. The town was named after Almira Geraldine Rockefeller. She was the wife of William Rockefeller, who was a director for the railroad at that time. Another possibility is that it was named after her daughter, Ethel Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge.
In 1916, the Milwaukee Road built a train line from Harlowton to Great Falls. The town's train station, called the Geraldine Milwaukee Depot, was also built in 1916. This old wooden building has been fixed up and now shows off the history of the area. It is a special Montana Historic Site and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. During the summer, you can even take a tourist train from Lewistown to Geraldine and visit the restored depot.
Geraldine's Location and Surroundings
Montana Highway 80 goes right through the town of Geraldine. The town is also close to two lakes, Kingsbury Lake and Big Lake.
The town covers a total area of about 1.5 square kilometers (0.58 square miles). All of this area is land.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 354 | — | |
| 1930 | 279 | −21.2% | |
| 1940 | 262 | −6.1% | |
| 1950 | 374 | 42.7% | |
| 1960 | 364 | −2.7% | |
| 1970 | 370 | 1.6% | |
| 1980 | 305 | −17.6% | |
| 1990 | 299 | −2.0% | |
| 2000 | 284 | −5.0% | |
| 2010 | 261 | −8.1% | |
| 2020 | 207 | −20.7% | |
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People Living in Geraldine (2010)
In 2010, there were 261 people living in Geraldine. There were 110 homes in the town. Most of the people living in Geraldine were White. A small number of people were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 2.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Geraldine was about 45 years old. Many residents were adults aged 45 to 64. About 30% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Education in Geraldine
The Geraldine School District teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The school teams are known as the Tigers. Geraldine High School is a Class C school, which means it is a smaller school.
Geraldine also has a branch of the Choteau County Library. The main library is located in Fort Benton.
Town Services and Facilities
Geraldine Airport is an airport that anyone can use. It is mainly used by planes that spray crops on farms in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Geraldine (Montana) para niños
