Ledger, Montana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ledger, Montana
|
|
|---|---|
 Ledger, Montana
Location in Montana
Ledger, Montana
Location in the United States
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Pondera |
| Elevation | 3,264 ft (995 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59456
|
| Area code(s) | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 773275 |
Ledger is a small, unincorporated community located in Pondera County, Montana, in the United States. It is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km) northeast of the town of Conrad. Even though it no longer has a post office, Ledger still has its own ZIP code, 59456.
Discover Ledger, Montana
Ledger is a quiet place in the big state of Montana. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a city or town.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
Imagine a neighborhood that doesn't have its own mayor or city council. That's kind of like an unincorporated community. These places are part of a larger county, like Pondera County. The county government helps manage services for them.
The Story Behind the Name
The community of Ledger has an interesting history when it comes to its name.
- Starting as Esper: The first post office in the area opened in 1916. Back then, it was called Esper.
- Changing to Ledgerwood: In 1917, the name was changed to Ledgerwood. This was done to honor a local resident named Dan Ledgerwood.
- Becoming Ledger: There was already a place called Ledgerwood in North Dakota. To avoid confusion, some people in the community decided to shorten the name. That's how Ledger got its current name!
Ledger is a small piece of Montana's history. It shows how communities grow and change over time.
