Hilger, Montana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hilger, Montana
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Census-Designated Place
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Fergus |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 24 |
| • Density | 85.71/sq mi (33.04/km2) |
| FIPS code | 30-36325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 772408 |
Hilger is a small, quiet community located in Fergus County, Montana, in the United States. It's a "census-designated place," which means it's a special area the government counts for population, even though it's not officially a town or city. You can find Hilger along U.S. Highway 191 in the middle of Fergus County. It even has its own post office with the ZIP code 59451! Hilger is about 15 miles north of a bigger town called Lewistown.
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Who Lives in Hilger?
This section is about the people who live in Hilger. In 2020, the U.S. Census counted the number of people living here.
Population Count
- In 2020, the population of Hilger was 24 people.
Hilger's Past: A Look at History
Hilger has an interesting history, especially when it comes to its post office and the railroad that once passed through.
Post Office and Naming
The community of Hilger got its name from an early settler and historian named David J. Hilger. A post office has been helping people send and receive mail in Hilger since 1911.
The Milwaukee Road Railroad
In 1911, a famous railroad company called the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, often known as the Milwaukee Road, built its tracks through Hilger. This would have been a big deal for the community, helping people and goods travel.
