Gildford, Montana facts for kids
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Gildford, Montana
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Location of Gildford, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Hill |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.14 sq mi (2.94 km2) |
| • Land | 1.14 sq mi (2.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,831 ft (863 m) |
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| • Total | 141 |
| • Density | 124.12/sq mi (47.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59525
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-30700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0771771 |
Gildford is a small community in Hill County, Montana, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). In 2010, about 179 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 141.
The town got its name from Guildford, a town in England. A long time ago, from 1915 to 1951, Gildford had a flour mill. This mill made something called Golden Grain Flour.
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Explore Gildford's Location
Gildford is located in the western part of Hill County. You can find it at these coordinates: 48°34′11″N 110°17′50″W / 48.56972°N 110.29722°W. U.S. Route 2 runs along the southern edge of the community. This road can take you about 29 miles east to Havre, which is the main town of the county. If you go west on the same road, you'll reach Shelby, about 74 miles away.
The area of Gildford is about 1.14 square miles (2.94 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Learn About Gildford's Schools
Gildford has a history of changing its school districts to serve students better. Originally, Gildford had its own public school system. In 1971, it joined with Kremlin to create the K-G School District. At that time, the junior and senior high schools were located right in Gildford.
Later, before the 2005-2006 school year, the K-G School District merged again. This time, it joined with the nearby Blue Sky School District. This new, larger district is called the North Star Public School District. Today, the elementary school for the North Star district is in Gildford. However, the junior and senior high schools are now located in Rudyard, Montana. The school's mascot is the Knight, and their colors are black, royal blue, and white.
Gildford's Population Facts
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| 2020 | 141 | — | |
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In the year 2000, Gildford had 185 people living there. There were 76 households, which means 76 different homes where people lived. About 31.6% of these homes had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.43 people.
The population included people of different ages. About 27% of the people were under 18 years old. About 21% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Gildford was 40 years old.
Travel and Transportation
If you're looking to travel by train, the Amtrak train called the Empire Builder passes through Gildford. This train travels between Seattle/Portland and Chicago. However, the train does not stop in Gildford. The closest train station is in Havre, which is about 29 miles to the east. The train uses tracks owned by the BNSF Railway.
See also
In Spanish: Gildford (Montana) para niños
