Milford Colony, Montana facts for kids
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Milford Colony, Montana
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 Milford Colony, Montana
Location in Montana
Milford Colony, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Lewis and Clark |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
| • Land | 0.44 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,216 ft (1,285 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2 |
| • Density | 4.50/sq mi (1.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-49600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2804302 |
Milford Colony is a small community located in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, in the United States. It is a special type of place called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not an officially organized city or town. Milford Colony is also home to a group of people known as Hutterites.
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What is Milford Colony?
Milford Colony is a community where Hutterite people live. Hutterites are a group of Christians who live together in colonies. They share many things, like their homes and farms. They focus on living simply and working together.
Where is Milford Colony Located?
This community is in the northeast part of Lewis and Clark County. It is found along a road called U.S. Route 287. Milford Colony is about 15 miles southeast of a town called Augusta. It's also about 24 miles north of Interstate 15, near Wolf Creek.
The colony is in a valley next to Flat Creek. This creek flows east and joins the Dearborn River. The Dearborn River then flows southeast into the Missouri River.
How Many People Live Here?
Milford Colony was first counted as a CDP before the 2020 census. At that time, the population was very small. Only two people were recorded as living there.
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| 2020 | 2 | — | |
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Learning in Milford Colony
Children in Milford Colony attend different school districts. For elementary school, they are part of the Auchard Creek Elementary School District. When they are ready for high school, they attend the Augusta High School District.
