Ingomar, Montana facts for kids
Ingomar is a small, quiet place in Montana, United States. It's not a big city, but a tiny community in Rosebud County. You can find it along U.S. Route 12.
Ingomar started in 1908. It was a stop for the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, which was building its tracks across Montana. Many people, called homesteaders, came to live near Ingomar. They hoped to farm the land. However, the area was very dry and hard to farm. By the 1920s, fewer people lived there. The railroad stopped running in 1980. Today, only a few people still live in Ingomar.
Historic Buildings in Ingomar
Even though Ingomar is small, it has some important old buildings. These buildings help us remember the town's history. Three of them are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special and worth protecting.
These buildings are:
- The Ingomar Public School
- The J. A. Bookman General Store
- The Wiley, Clark & Greening Bank
Climate in Ingomar
Ingomar has a type of weather called a cold semi-arid climate. This means it's often dry, but it can also get very cold, especially in winter. Summers can be hot and dry. This climate made it hard for early settlers to grow crops.
Images for kids
-
The Jersey Lilly Restaurant in Ingomar, Montana.
