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Marion, Montana
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 Marion, Montana
Location in Montana
Marion, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Flathead |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.92 sq mi (43.82 km2) |
| • Land | 16.87 sq mi (43.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,944 ft (1,202 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,119 |
| • Density | 66.33/sq mi (25.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59925
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 786848 |
Marion is a small community in Flathead County, Montana, United States. It is not an official city but a "census-designated place." This means it's an area that the government defines for counting people.
In 2020, about 1,119 people lived in Marion. The community has its own post office with ZIP code 59925.
History of Marion
Marion was started in 1891 by the Great Northern Railway. It was a special stop for a short train line coming from Kalispell. For about ten years, from 1892 to 1902, this part of the railway was important. It connected Columbia Falls and Libby through a place called Haskell Pass. The post office in Marion opened in 1892.
The train tracks between Kalispell and Marion were no longer used after the 1940s. Today, part of the old railway has become the Great Northern Historical Trail. This trail is a great place for walking or biking.
Location and Surroundings
Marion is located just off U.S. Route 2. It is about 21 miles away from the city of Kalispell. A beautiful natural feature near the community is Little Bitterroot Lake.
Education in Marion
Students in Marion attend schools run by the Marion School District 54. The school teams are known as the Panthers.
Marion also has a public library. It is a part of the larger Flathead County Library system.
Climate in Marion
Marion has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means the area experiences big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm or hot, and they can sometimes feel humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes they can be very cold. This climate is often shown as "Dfb" on climate maps.
See also
In Spanish: Marion (Montana) para niños
