Radersburg, Montana facts for kids
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Radersburg, Montana
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Location of Radersburg, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Broadwater |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,321 ft (1,317 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 61 |
| • Density | 243.03/sq mi (93.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59641
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-60475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0789323 |
Radersburg is a small, rural village in Broadwater County, Montana, United States. It is an unincorporated place, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
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History of Radersburg
Radersburg was started in 1865. This happened after gold was found in the area. The village is named after Reuben Rader. He was a man from Virginia who raised animals and looked for gold nearby.
In 1869, Radersburg became the main town for Jefferson County. This meant it was where the county government was located. However, in 1883, the county seat was moved to Boulder.
Geography of Radersburg
Radersburg is located in Montana. A small stream called Swamp Creek flows next to the village. It is also close to a large body of water called Canyon Ferry Lake.
The United States Census Bureau says that the area around Radersburg is about 0.7 square kilometers (0.25 square miles). All of this area is land.
Radersburg's Climate
Radersburg has a semi-arid climate. This means it gets very little rain or snow. It is often dry, but not a true desert.
People Living in Radersburg
It's a bit tricky to get exact numbers for just Radersburg village. This is because the United States Census Bureau includes it in a larger area for counting people. This larger area is called a "census-designated place" (CDP).
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| 2020 | 61 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 70 people living in the Radersburg CDP. These people lived in 39 households. About 13% of households had children under 18. Many households (46%) were made up of single individuals. The average age of people living there was 48 years old.
By the 2010 census, the population was 66 people. In 2020, the population was 61 people.
Education in Radersburg
Students from Radersburg attend local schools. Younger students go to Townsend Elementary. Older students attend Broadwater High School.
Famous People from Radersburg
- Cecil Duff – He was a baseball pitcher who played for the Chicago White Sox.
- Myrna Loy – She was a well-known film actress.
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