Reed Point, Montana facts for kids
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Reed Point, Montana
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Bank on Main Street today (2023) as photographed by Matthew Janson (@matthewjansonyt). It is now a private residence.
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Location of Reed Point, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Stillwater |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,747 ft (1,142 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 177 |
| • Density | 318.35/sq mi (123.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59069
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-61900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0801354 |
Reed Point is a small community in Stillwater County, Montana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). In 2020, about 177 people lived there.
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Where is Reed Point?
Reed Point is located in Montana at these coordinates: 45°42′26″N 109°32′40″W / 45.70722°N 109.54444°W.
Land Area and Climate
The community covers about 0.5 square miles (1.44 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area. Reed Point has a semi-arid climate. This means it gets very little rain.
Who Lives in Reed Point?
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| 2020 | 177 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 185 people living in Reed Point. Most residents were White (94.05%). Some were Native American (1.62%) or from two or more races (4.32%). About 3.78% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
There were 79 households in 2000. About 31.6% of these homes had children under 18. More than half (51.9%) were married couples. The average household had 2.34 people. The average family had 3.06 people.
Age and Income
The population in 2000 included people of all ages. About 27% were under 18. The median age was 39 years old. The median income for a household was $26,500. For families, it was $33,000.
Education in Reed Point
Reed Point has its own schools. They teach students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The high school team is called the Renegades.
A Look Back at Reed Point's History
Reed Point was named after a man named Harry Reed. He and his wife, Alice, ran a stage station here for many years.
Early Journeys and Challenges
Around 1876, the Reeds traveled by covered wagon to the Black Hills. They later joined a group heading to the Big Horn and Yellowstone valley in 1877. Their journey was tough. They faced attacks from Native Americans and many hardships.
The group reached the Yellowstone River around the time Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce tribe were in the area. The famous Battle of Canyon Creek happened nearby.
Life and Changes
Harry Reed worked with a timber crew. Alice Reed worked at ranches and stage stations along the Yellowstone River. In 1878, they moved to Coulson, Montana. Harry Reed carried mail to Fort Custer. Sadly, he died a few months later.
Alice Reed then washed clothes to make a living. In 1881, she married John Schock. He was in charge of the McAdow Ferry at Coulson.
Becoming a Town
The post office in Reed Point was first set up in 1901. It was simply called "Reed" then. In 1906, the name changed to Reed Point. Bob Guthrie planned the town in 1911. A new bridge was built over the Yellowstone River that same year.
See also
In Spanish: Reed Point (Montana) para niños
