Montana, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Montana, Wisconsin
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Location of Montana, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Buffalo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47.2 sq mi (122.2 km2) |
| • Land | 47.1 sq mi (122.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
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| • Total | 284 |
| • Density | 6/sq mi (2.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 55-53850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583742 |
Montana is a small town located in Buffalo County, which is in the state of Wisconsin in the United States. In 2010, about 284 people lived there. The area also includes a smaller community called Montana.
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Where is Montana Located?
Montana is found on the eastern side of Buffalo County. It shares a border with Trempealeau County to its east. The town covers a total area of about 122.2 square kilometers (47.2 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny part being water.
Who Lives in Montana?
In the year 2000, there were 306 people living in Montana. These people lived in 109 different homes. Most of the people living in the town were White. About 32% of the population was under 18 years old. The average age of people in Montana was 35 years.
A Brief History of Montana
The town of Montana was officially created on November 12, 1867. The very first people to settle in the town were Christian Kindschy, Ulrich Von Wald, and August Helwig.
Well-Known People from Montana
- Milton S. Buchli was a person who helped make laws for the area.
- Bill Moffitt is known as the father of Billie Jean King, a very famous tennis player.
See also
In Spanish: Montana (Wisconsin) para niños
