Homestead, Montana facts for kids
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Homestead, Montana
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 Homestead, Montana
Location in Montana
Homestead, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Sheridan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.13 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,982 ft (604 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 35 |
| • Density | 80.46/sq mi (31.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59242
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 772498 |
Homestead is a small, quiet place in Sheridan County, Montana, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a settlement that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would.
Homestead is located near a railroad, about 5.8 miles (9.3 km) south-southwest of Medicine Lake. Even though its local post office closed in 1994, Homestead still has its own special ZIP code, which is 59242.
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Discover the History of Homestead
Homestead has an interesting story behind its name. It wasn't always called Homestead!
Early Names and Changes
When the community first started, it was named Barford. Later, in 1908, its name was changed to Pederson. This new name honored the local postmaster at the time.
Why the Name Kept Changing
After a while, there was some confusion with the mail because of the name Pederson. So, the people living there decided to change the name again. They chose "Fort Peck."
However, the nearby town of Poplar didn't like this name. Poplar was the main office for the Fort Peck Indian Agency, which helps manage the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. To avoid confusion and problems, the residents of the community chose a new name one last time: Homestead.
Who Lives in Homestead?
Learning about the people who live in a place is called demographics. Homestead is a very small community.
Population Count
According to the 2020 United States Census, only 35 people live in Homestead. This makes it one of the smaller communities in Montana.
