Hathaway, Montana facts for kids
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Hathaway, Montana
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 Hathaway, Montana
Location in Montana
Hathaway, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Rosebud |
| Elevation | 2,441 ft (744 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59333
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 772196 |
Hathaway is a small place in Rosebud County, Montana, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it is managed by the county.
About Hathaway
Hathaway is located in the eastern part of Montana. It sits right off Exit 117 on Interstate 94. This major highway connects many places across the state. Hathaway is about 20 miles (32 km) west-southwest of Miles City. Miles City is a larger community nearby.
A Bit of History
Hathaway has an interesting past. It was first established by the Northern Pacific Railroad in 1882. At that time, it was a section stop for the railroad. It was originally named Martin. Just one year later, in 1883, its name was changed. The community was renamed Hathaway to honor General Forrest Henry Hathaway.
Mail and More
Even though Hathaway is a small community, it used to have its own post office. This post office served the area until July 29, 1995. Today, Hathaway still has its own unique ZIP code, which is 59333. A ZIP code helps mail get to the right place.
