Luther, Montana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Luther, Montana
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 Luther, Montana
Location in Montana
Luther, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Carbon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,174 ft (1,577 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 30 |
| • Density | 52.63/sq mi (20.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59068
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 786724 |
Luther is a small, unincorporated community in Carbon County, Montana, United States. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Luther is located on Montana Highway 78. You can find it southeast of Roscoe and northwest of Red Lodge.
A Look Back in Time
Luther wasn't always called Luther! It was first known as Linley. The community got its first post office on March 12, 1902. Walter R. Linley was the first person in charge of the post office.
The name of the community officially changed to "Luther" on March 4, 1907. After the name change, Grace R. Luther became the new postmaster. The post office in Luther closed on July 22, 1983. Now, mail service for Luther comes from the nearby town of Red Lodge.
Who Lives in Luther?
This section talks about the people living in Luther. It's like taking a count of everyone in the community.
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| 2020 | 30 | — | |
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According to the 2020 Census, there were 30 people living in Luther. This number helps us understand how many residents call Luther home.
