Kinsey, Montana facts for kids
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Kinsey, Montana
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 Kinsey, Montana
Location in Montana
Kinsey, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Custer |
| Elevation | 2,313 ft (705 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59338
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 773063 |
Kinsey is a small, quiet place in Custer County, Montana, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
About Kinsey, Montana
Kinsey is located in the eastern part of Montana. It sits close to the famous Yellowstone River. This is a very important river in the western United States. You can find Kinsey about 14 miles (or 22.8 kilometers) northeast of a larger town called Miles City. It's right along Secondary Highway 489, making it easy to find.
History of Kinsey's Name
The name "Kinsey" comes from a person named Jack Kinsey. He was the one who opened a post office in this area way back in 1898. That's how the community got its official name.
Community Life in Kinsey
Even though Kinsey is a small community, it has some important places for its residents. There is a local school where children in the area can learn. The community also has a post office. This post office helps people send and receive mail, serving everyone in the area with ZIP code 59338.
