Molt, Montana facts for kids
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Molt, Montana
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 Molt, Montana
Location in Montana
Molt, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Yellowstone |
| Elevation | 3,966 ft (1,209 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 597 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59057
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 777090 |
Molt is a small, quiet village in Stillwater County, Montana, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated area because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Molt has its own post office with the ZIP code 59057. You can also see several large buildings called granaries there, which are used to store grain. The village is quite high up, at 3,966 feet (about 1,209 meters) above sea level.
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Molt's Past: A Farming Community
Molt used to be a very busy farming community. It was located near Yellowstone County. People built several large grain elevators in Molt. These huge structures helped store all the crops grown nearby. Some of these old buildings are still standing today.
The Railroad's Role
A long time ago, the Northern Pacific Railway had a stop in Molt. This train line connected Molt to other towns like Hesper, Wheat Basin, and Rapelje in Montana. The railroad was very important for Molt. It helped farmers send their crops to other places.
Changes Over Time
When the railroad stopped coming to Molt, the village became much quieter. It wasn't as busy as it used to be. However, some of the old grain elevators are still used today. They continue to help local farmers.
How Molt Got Its Name
The first post office in the Molt area opened in 1909. It was first called Stickley and was on a ranch nearby. In 1918, the post office moved into the village. Its name was changed to Molt. The village was named after the person who gave the land for the town to be built.
