Glen, Montana facts for kids

Glen is a small community located in Beaverhead County, Montana, in the United States. It's known as a "census-designated place," which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. Glen has its own post office and a ZIP code of 59732. You can find Glen along U.S. Route 91, nestled between the towns of Melrose to the south and Dillon to the north. The beautiful Big Hole River flows right past the east side of this quiet town.

The Story of Glen's Name

Glen has an interesting history when it comes to its name! It began way back in 1878. The area was first called Willis Station. This name honored Ozias Willis, who was the very first person to run the post office there.

Over time, the name was made shorter to just Willis. Later, it changed again to Reichle. Finally, around 1950, the community officially became known as Glen.

Population in Glen

The number of people living in Glen is counted regularly by the government. This count helps us understand how communities are growing or changing.

According to the 2020 United States Census, there were 28 people living in Glen.

Learning in Glen

For younger students, Glen provides elementary education at Reichle Elementary. When it's time for high school, students attend Beaverhead County High School.