Lame Deer, Montana facts for kids
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Lame Deer, Montana
Meaveʼhoʼeno
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Looking south on Cheyenne Ave near the center of town.
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Location of Lame Deer, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Rosebud |
| Area | |
| • Total | 55.59 sq mi (143.99 km2) |
| • Land | 55.59 sq mi (143.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,340 ft (1,020 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,897 |
| • Density | 34.12/sq mi (13.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-42250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0773196 |
Lame Deer (which is Meaveʼhoʼeno in the Cheyenne language) is a special kind of community in Rosebud County, Montana, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a town for population numbers, even if it's not officially a city.
The community gets its name from a brave Miniconjou Lakota chief named Lame Deer. He was a leader who lived in the 1800s. Lame Deer was also a trading post back in the late 1870s.
Today, Lame Deer is very important to the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation. It's where the main offices for the tribe and government agencies are located. You can also find the Chief Dull Knife College here. Every year, the community hosts the exciting Northern Cheyenne Powwow.
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Where is Lame Deer?
Lame Deer is located in the state of Montana. It covers an area of about 144 square kilometers (55.6 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
The Climate in Lame Deer
The weather in Lame Deer is known as a semi-arid climate. This means it's generally dry, but not a desert. It gets more rain than a desert, but less than a humid area.
People of Lame Deer
In 2020, about 1,897 people lived in Lame Deer. Most of the people living here are Native American. A smaller number are White or from other backgrounds.
Many people in Lame Deer speak English at home. However, a good number also speak the Cheyenne language. Some residents also speak Crow or Dakota.
The community has many families with children. The average age of people living in Lame Deer is around 24 years old.
Education and Culture
Lame Deer is a center for culture and learning. You can visit the Northern Cheyenne Arts and Crafts Center. This is a great place to see and learn about local art. There is also the Lame Deer Museum, which shares the history of the area.
Chief Dull Knife College is a special college in Lame Deer. It's a Native American tribal college. It helps students get a good education close to home.
The main office for the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center is also in Lame Deer. This group works to prevent family violence and help people.
School Sports
The Lame Deer High School sports teams are called the Morningstars. They play in a sports conference with other schools in Montana. These include teams from Baker, Colstrip, Forsyth, Ashland (St. Labre), and Broadus.
Local News
The local newspaper that covers news for Lame Deer is called the Independent Press. It is based in Forsyth, Montana. This newspaper shares important news for all of Rosebud County, including Lame Deer.
See also
In Spanish: Lame Deer (Montana) para niños
