Montana, New Jersey facts for kids
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Montana, New Jersey
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 Montana, New Jersey
Location in Warren County, New Jersey
Montana, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Montana, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Warren |
| Township | Harmony |
| Named for | Montana Territory |
| Elevation | 340 m (1,115 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 878446 |
Montana is a small place in Harmony Township, Warren County, New Jersey. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that doesn't have its own local government like a town or city. Instead, it's part of a larger township that handles its services.
History of Montana, New Jersey
How Montana Got Its Name
The community of Montana got its name from the Montana Territory. This territory was a large area in the western United States that later became the state of Montana. It was a popular name when the community was being settled.
Early Days and the Post Office
A post office was opened in Montana in 1867. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office helped connect the community with the rest of the world. It stayed open for many years, until 1904.
