Hardin, Montana facts for kids
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Hardin
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Former train depot, originally from Lodge Grass, now featured among other buildings at the Big Horn County Historical Museum in Hardin.
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A city with a reason. . .
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Location of Hardin, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Big Horn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.97 sq mi (7.70 km2) |
| • Land | 2.97 sq mi (7.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,900 ft (900 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,818 |
| • Density | 1,284.22/sq mi (495.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59034
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-34225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410700 |
Hardin is a city in Montana, United States. It is the main city and county seat of Big Horn County. In 2020, about 3,818 people lived there. Hardin is located just north of the Crow Indian Reservation.
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History of Hardin
The city of Hardin was named after Samuel Hardin. He was a friend of Charles Henry Morrill, who helped develop the area. Hardin officially became a city in 1911.
A person named Thomas D. Campbell ran a very large wheat farm near Hardin. It was 95,000 acres big! He was one of the first to use big machines for farming. Later, in 1937, the Holly Sugar Company built a factory in Hardin to process sugar beets.
Geography and Climate
Hardin covers an area of about 2.97 square miles (7.70 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The Little Bighorn River flows into the Bighorn River just east of Hardin.
Hardin's Climate
Hardin has a type of climate called a cold semi-arid climate. This means it's often dry, but it can get quite cold, especially in winter.
People of Hardin
Hardin has grown over the years. Here's how its population has changed:
- 1920: 1,312 people
- 1950: 2,306 people
- 1980: 3,300 people
- 2020: 3,818 people
Hardin's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 3,505 people living in Hardin. There were 1,301 households, which are groups of people living together.
The people in Hardin came from different backgrounds:
- About half (49.8%) were White.
- A large group (40.8%) were Native American.
- Some people were Asian (1.2%), African American (0.7%), or from other races.
- About 7.1% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (37.2%) had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Hardin was 33.2 years old.
Hardin's Economy
Hardin has an industrial park that is 800 acres big. This park helps businesses grow in the city. It's easy for businesses to get goods in and out of Hardin because it has access to major highways and train lines.
In 2021, a company called Marathon Patent Group opened a bitcoin mining facility in Hardin. This is a place where powerful computers solve complex math problems to create new digital currency.
Two Rivers Detention Facility
Hardin is home to the Two Rivers Detention Facility. This building was designed to hold people who are waiting for trial or serving short sentences.
The facility was completed but stayed empty for many years. In April 2019, the Bureau of Indian Affairs took over the facility. They changed its name to the Rocky Mountain Regional Detention Facility and began using it.
Arts and Culture in Hardin
Hardin has several interesting places and events:
- Big Horn County Historical Museum: This museum is on 35 acres and has 24 historic buildings. It's a great place to learn about the past.
- Little Big Horn Days Festival: Every June, Hardin hosts this festival. It includes a reenactment of Custer's Last Stand. This reenactment was written by Joe Medicine Crow, a famous Crow historian.
- Rodeo and Native Days: The festival also features a PRCA rodeo and Crow Native Days, celebrating local culture.
- Big Horn County Library: This library provides books and resources for the community.
Education in Hardin
Students in Hardin attend schools from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The Hardin Elementary School District has five different schools. Hardin High School had 529 students in the 2021-2022 school year. Their sports teams are called the Bulldogs!
Media in Hardin
Hardin has its own local radio stations and newspapers.
Radio Stations
- KHDN 1230 AM: This station plays news and talk shows.
- KNPC 88.5 FM: This station plays religious programs.
- KRWS-LP 100.7 FM: This station plays oldies music.
Newspapers
- Big Horn County News
- The Original Briefs
Transportation in Hardin
Interstate 90 runs along the northern part of Hardin. This is a major highway that goes from east to west. Hardin is also served by Old US Route 87 and several other local highways.
The Big Horn County Airport is a public airport located about 3 miles west of town. For bigger flights, the nearest commercial airport is Billings Logan International Airport.
Famous People from Hardin
Some notable people have come from Hardin:
- Kroy Biermann: A former NFL defensive end.
- Bill Christiansen: The 25th Lieutenant Governor of Montana.
- Kendall Cross: An Olympic Gold Medalist in Freestyle Wrestling.
- Tim Fox: A former Attorney General of Montana.
See also
In Spanish: Hardin (Montana) para niños
