Loring, Montana facts for kids
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Loring, Montana
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 Loring, Montana
Location in Montana
Loring, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Phillips |
| Elevation | 2,707 ft (825 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59537
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 773676 |
Loring is a small, quiet place in Montana, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Loring is located in Phillips County.
You can find Loring on U.S. Route 191. It's about 38 miles (61 km) north of Malta. It's also only 15 miles south of the Canadian border. In Loring, you'll find a post office that uses ZIP code 59537. There's also a bar and grill, a vehicle repair shop, a church, and several homes.
History of Loring
Loring started out as a stop along the Great Northern Railway. This railway line connected Saco and Hogeland. The community's post office first opened its doors in 1929.
Climate in Loring
Loring has what is called a semi-arid climate. This means the area is quite dry and doesn't get a lot of rain. On climate maps, this type of weather is often shown as "BSk."
