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Milltown, Montana
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 Milltown, Montana
Location in Montana
Milltown, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Missoula |
| Elevation | 3,287 ft (1,002 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59851
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 787441 |
Milltown is a small, unincorporated community located in Missoula County, Montana, in the United States. Being "unincorporated" means it doesn't have its own city government. It's a place where people live and work, often connected to the history of a nearby mill.
Milltown's Story
A Look at Milltown's Past
Milltown started its life with a different name: Riverside. It began to grow in 1886. This was around the same time a big mill was built nearby. The mill was very important for the area.
Unlike its neighbor, Bonner, Milltown grew in a different way. Bonner was a "company town." This meant the mill company owned the stores and houses there. They provided housing for managers and supervisors.
Milltown, however, grew more naturally. It formed about half a mile up the river. This community became home to the mill workers. Other businesses that supported the mill and its workers also set up shop here.
Where is Milltown Located?
Milltown is found in the state of Montana. It is part of Missoula County. You can find it along Interstate 90 and Montana Highway 200.
The community is about 5.5 miles east of downtown Missoula. It sits on a hill. From this spot, you can look down and see where two important rivers meet. These rivers are the Clark Fork and the Big Blackfoot rivers.
Milltown also has its own post office. This post office uses the ZIP code 59851.
